UMN Small Satellite Research Laboratory

Welcome to SSRL, the University of Minnesota Small Satellite Reserch Laboratory. SSRL develops and builds small satellites and their payloads which are used to answer fundamental and applied questions in science and engineering. SSRL also provides opportunities for students to participate in authentic, hands-on experiences in designing, fabricating, and operating aerospace systems.

FSR Albuquerque - 2021-August
EXACT Demo at Flight Selection Review, Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 2021.

“Air Force Research Lab Selects University of Minnesota for Prestigious Satellite Program”

Air Force Research Lab's University NanoSatellite Program

"Optimal Attitude Guidance for the EXACT and IMPRESS CubeSats using Graph Methods with Pruning"

UMN at UNP
View of Smallsat from ISS