MISSIONS
SPOC
Spectral Ocean Color Satellite
Mission Overview
Funded through NASA’s USIP in 2016, SPOC monitors coastal ecosystems using a 16-band adjustable multispectral imager. It quantifies vegetation health and ocean productivity between 433 and 866 nm.
Current Status
Launched to the ISS in 2020. Deployment utilized the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Robotic Manipulator System.
MOCI
Multi-view On-board Computational Imager
Mission Overview
MOCI performs near real-time Structure from Motion at a landscape scale. It produces 3D Digital Surface Models on board, acting as a proof-of-concept for high-performance space processing.
Current Status
Winner of the AFRL University Nanosatellite Program. Currently in Phase B with expected delivery in Q2 2025.
MEMESat-1
Mission for Education and Multimedia Engagement
Mission Overview
A non-profit funded 2U satellite designed for K-12 STEM outreach. MEMESat-1 allows users to send memes directly to the satellite to engage students with radio systems and space technology.
Subsystems are designed in-house by undergraduates, following NASA design principles to create unique learning experiences.
COSMO
Center for Orbital Satellite Mission Operations
Mission Overview
COSMO serves as the communications hub for the SSRL, overseeing ground station operations from our on-campus rotator installation.
Current work focuses on ground station validation and mission radio support for MOCI and MEMESat-1 through radiation pattern testing and GNURadio development.
LEARNSat
Low-Entry Accessible Research Network
Mission Overview
LEARNSat provides affordable CubeSat kits and curriculum for high school students. It enables suborbital missions via weather balloons, paired with an e-learning platform.
The goal is to inspire innovation in fields that K-12 institutions often lack resources to explore.
Broader Interests
Future Frontiers & Core Competencies