The Satellite Design Laboratory (SDL) was founded at University of Texas' Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics in 2002 with the goal of inspiring students in science and technology through hans-on participation in actual space projects.

The SDL is designed to aid undergraduates by allowing them to gain engineering and science experience through the analysis, design, manufacture, launch, and operations of various space and space-related projects.

Please enjoy the SDL web site and contact us if we can provide further information.

01/24/03 - Construction of a 3-meter dish antenna on the W.R.Woolrich building has been completed. [more]

01/13/03 - The University of Texas at Austin has won a University Nonosatellite grant from the AFOSR. This two-year grant will provide a totoal of $100,000 for the design and fabrication of a 20 kg nanosatellite with linear dimensions less than 45 cm. [more]