SDL Fact Sheet

Founded in 1959, the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has enabled significant scientific and military advances using sophisticated sensors on more than 400 research payloads ranging from rocket-borne sensors to space shuttle experiments and satellite systems.
SDL is a nonprofit research corporation owned by Utah State University.
SDL operates as a unit of the Utah State University Research Foundation.
SDL has over 50 years of experience in atmospheric physics, astronomy, remote sensing and defense systems.
Headquartered in Logan, Utah, with offices in Bedford, MA (the Stewart Radiance Laboratory) and Washington, DC, SDL offers world-class facilities for design, fabrication, calibration and testing.
Known as a world leader in sensor systems, SDL has designed, fabricated and operated the most advanced sensors including IR, hyperspectral, UV, plasma, visible, lidar and hypertemporal
SDL’s IR sensor system SABER is currently collecting data aboard NASA’s TIMED satellite.
SDL’s sensor calibration and characterization capabilities and expertise are recognized internationally.
SDL calibrates a variety of systems including sensors for rocket- and aircraft-borne payloads, orbiting satellites, space shuttle experiments, ground-based platforms and balloon payloads.
SDL has developed real-time data compression and decompression hardware used for instantaneous reconnaissance imagery reception and display. Data is collected via US fighter jets and is displayed in real-time on ground or shipboard stations.
SDL applies its extensive experience in spacecraft systems, designing small satellites for the US Air Force, MDA and NASA.
SDL has designed and operated cryogenic systems for the cooling of infrared instruments for over 40 years.
SDL specializes in the development and design of small rocket payloads tailored to specific mission needs.

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