Projects

Large constellations of satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) allow for unparalleled global coverage but require new networking approaches.

A new type of fiber could transmit the high-power light needed for future deep-space science and exploration missions.

The laser communications payload has delivered terabytes of data from a satellite to Earth at record-breaking rates that will transform future science missions.

A constellation of small satellites is collecting rapidly refreshed weather data to advance studies of hurricane structure and intensity and improve forecasts.

Dedicated satellite imaging could help coordinate emergency response to disasters.

We are designing a satellite-based lidar system to categorize aerosols in the atmosphere.

We are developing a sensor network to improve our understanding and monitoring of sea ice breakup in the rapidly changing Arctic region.

We are researching and prototyping cyber-resilient space systems software that will enable critical national security space assets to withstand, operate through, and recover from cyberattack.

The Laboratory's long-term collaboration with NOAA and NASA on environmental monitoring satellites has led to revolutionized weather imagery and products and improved detection for space and solar phenomena.

A secure reference architecture enables satellites to recover from cyberattacks and carry on their missions.