Space Dynamics Laboratory

SDL fosters mission-focused collaboration! During our second annual PI Mission Forum at this year’s Small Satellite Conference, attendees gained insights into mission formulation, programmatic stumbling blocks, and overcoming project challenges. Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen (LLC, formerly NASA) led a panel discussion with and principal investigators Dr. Aimee Merkel (University of Colorado Boulder), Dr. Erika Hamden (University of Arizona), Dr. Scott Bailey (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), and Dr. Vanderlei Martins (University of Maryland Baltimore County). Thanks to our guest panelists and attendees for making this event a success. Photo credit: SDL/Allison Bills

SDL is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and was pleased to sponsor Next-Gen Night Out during this year’s Small Satellite Conference. The featured speaker, Steve Isakowitz (President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation), and panelists L. Tom Hunsaker (Founder and Principal Consultant of Hunsaker Consulting Group), Stanley O. Kennedy, Jr. (Aerospace Consultant, OTMV Holdings, LLC), and Nicole (Nicki) Rayl (Associate Director for Flight in the Heliophysics Division of the Science Mission Directorate at NASA) inspired early professionals by sharing valuable experiences and career advice.

We’re counting down the days until the Small Satellite Conference here in Logan, UT! We’ve had a blast at SmallSat over the years—exploring interactive exhibits, learning from experts in the industry, and unwinding at the opening social. What are you looking forward to this year? #ThrowbackThursday Photo credit: SmallSat

As a leading small satellite developer, we know the ins and outs of the spacecraft development lifecycle—just take a look at NASA’s SunRISE. 🛰��� SDL built, tested, and verified the six spacecraft for the SunRISE mission. They may be small, but these six 6U satellites have a big job ahead of them studying solar radio bursts. Learn more about our satellite capabilities here: https://lnkd.in/gsnP_MWF Photo credit: SDL/Allison Bills

Work hard, play hard. 😎 Our interns have been making the most of their summer with us, diving into exciting projects while enjoying some fun along the way. Check out what they’ve been up to this summer! #NationalInternDay Photo credit: SDL/Allison Bills

Swipe to see what PACE has been up to. ➡️🌊 PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) has been busy since its launch back in February, providing first-of-their-kind measurements of ocean health, air quality, and the effects of a changing climate. SDL designed, assembled, and tested the Short-Wave Infrared Detection Assembly for the Ocean Color Instrument on PACE, measuring sunlight interaction with particles in our seawater. Credit: SDL/Allison Bills, NASA