Space Dynamics Laboratory

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is a nonprofit research corporation owned by Utah State University. Founded in 1959, SDL has been responsible for the design, fabrication and operation of sensors on more than 430 payloads, ranging from aircraft and rocket-borne experiments to space shuttle experiments and satellite-based sensor systems.

SDL is AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certified. The laboratory has been pioneering thermal straps since 1994, offering extensive testing services, including conductance, stiffness, vibration, outgassing and cleanliness. The company’s thermal straps have decades of spaceflight heritage.

SDL is proficient in the design, fabrication and testing of active and passive differential CTE thermal switches tailored to specific thermal needs. It also has extensive experience in designing, fabricating and installing both flight and ground MLI blankets, specializing in high-performance blankets to cover complex geometry, and has expertise in designing, fabricating and installing isolation systems.