Our Mission

 

The Space Systems Research Laboratory (SSRL) is an undergraduate research organization whose mission is to perform world-class research in the design, fabrication and operation of space systems, and to produce world-class space systems engineers.

 
 

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The SSRL team went for a hike today. Enjoying SmallSat 2022 #smallsat #smallsat2022 #slu
The SSRL team went for a hike today. Enjoying SmallSat 2022 #smallsat #smallsat2022 #slu
Our Team is at SmallSat 2022. Stop by university booth 20 to learn more about DORRE, DARLA-01, and the mission of our lab. Looking forward to meeting everyone here. 🛰🛰 #smallsat #smallsatellite #slu
Our Team is at SmallSat 2022. Stop by university booth 20 to learn more about DORRE, DARLA-01, and the mission of our lab. Looking forward to meeting everyone here. 🛰🛰 #smallsat #smallsatellite #slu
Summer Team working hard to get DARLA-01 ready for final integration. #space #smallsat #nanosatellite
Summer Team working hard to get DARLA-01 ready for final integration. #space #smallsat #nanosatellite
SSRL had a busy workday today. We lowered our antenna to preform required maintenance ahead of our Darla-1 Mission. Thank you to the entire team for your help this would not have been possible without you. #antenna #ssrl #slu #space #groundoperations
SSRL had a busy workday today. We lowered our antenna to preform required maintenance ahead of our Darla-1 Mission. Thank you to the entire team for your help this would not have been possible without you. #antenna #ssrl #slu #space #groundoperations
General Body Meeting!!!! Wednesday, Feb. 2 in MDH 1003L or over zoom. It’ll be a great refresher on the subsystems and the mission! DM us if you want the link to the zoom, can’t wait to see you there!
General Body Meeting!!!! Wednesday, Feb. 2 in MDH 1003L or over zoom. It’ll be a great refresher on the subsystems and the mission! DM us if you want the link to the zoom, can’t wait to see you there!
SLUMOC (SLU Mission Operations Center) has completed its first satilite track, to verify ground systems ahead of the Darla Mission. #DORRE #DARLA #psherman42wallabywaysydney #slu #ssrl
SSRL performed a manual full motion test (360° Azmith, 180° Elevation) on our ground station antenna today. Up next track a current satellite in space to verify our tracking capabilities. #DORRE #DARLA #psherman42wallabywaysydney
The DORRE mission has completed all requirements for UNP NS-10 Phase A. However, we were unable to acquire a spot in Phase B. Congratulations to the entire team, and Good Luck with final integration of this Flight Hardware #DARLA #DORRE #psherman42wa
The DORRE mission has completed all requirements for UNP NS-10 Phase A. However, we were unable to acquire a spot in Phase B. Congratulations to the entire team, and Good Luck with final integration of this Flight Hardware #DARLA #DORRE #psherman42wallabywaysydney
Flight Selection Review Status Presentation ✅ Demo 1-4 ✅ Results ❔ T- 4 hours until results #psherman42wallabywaysydney
Flight Selection Review Status Presentation ✅ Demo 1-4 ✅ Results ❔ T- 4 hours until results #psherman42wallabywaysydney
Minimum System testing has been completed on our engineering model, OMEN. Up next Full Systems Operations #space #ssrl #psherman42wallabywaysydney
Minimum System testing has been completed on our engineering model, OMEN. Up next Full Systems Operations #space #ssrl #psherman42wallabywaysydney
The SSRL team went for a hike today. Enjoying SmallSat 2022 #smallsat #smallsat2022 #slu Our Team is at SmallSat 2022. Stop by university booth 20 to learn more about DORRE, DARLA-01, and the mission of our lab. Looking forward to meeting everyone here. 🛰🛰 #smallsat #smallsatellite #slu Summer Team working hard to get DARLA-01 ready for final integration. #space #smallsat #nanosatellite SSRL had a busy workday today. We lowered our antenna to preform required maintenance ahead of our Darla-1 Mission. Thank you to the entire team for your help this would not have been possible without you. #antenna #ssrl #slu #space #groundoperations General Body Meeting!!!! Wednesday, Feb. 2 in MDH 1003L or over zoom. It’ll be a great refresher on the subsystems and the mission! DM us if you want the link to the zoom, can’t wait to see you there!
SLUMOC (SLU Mission Operations Center) has completed its first satilite track, to verify ground systems ahead of the Darla Mission. #DORRE #DARLA #psherman42wallabywaysydney #slu #ssrl
SSRL performed a manual full motion test (360° Azmith, 180° Elevation) on our ground station antenna today. Up next track a current satellite in space to verify our tracking capabilities. #DORRE #DARLA #psherman42wallabywaysydney
The DORRE mission has completed all requirements for UNP NS-10 Phase A. However, we were unable to acquire a spot in Phase B. Congratulations to the entire team, and Good Luck with final integration of this Flight Hardware #DARLA #DORRE #psherman42wa Flight Selection Review Status Presentation ✅ Demo 1-4 ✅ Results ❔ T- 4 hours until results #psherman42wallabywaysydney Minimum System testing has been completed on our engineering model, OMEN. Up next Full Systems Operations #space #ssrl #psherman42wallabywaysydney