The Small Satellite Lab is dedicated to the design, development, and testing of small satellites and their subsystems. The lab provides a platform for both advanced research and hands-on education, focusing on the integration of complete space systems with particular emphasis on:
The lab is equipped with advanced facilities, including:
In addition to R&D, the lab plays an important role in training students by providing access to state-of-the-art educational tools and hands-on experience in real-world satellite engineering projects.
Past CubeSat Missions
KU has successfully designed, built, and launched four CubeSats since 2016:
Current missions
The Astrohabitat Lab is a cutting-edge research facility at the intersection of space science, biology, and sustainable engineering, focused on understanding and enabling sustainable life in space. The lab explores topics ranging from designing next-generation extraterrestrial habitats to decoding the biological challenges of microgravity, with a commitment to shaping humanity’s future in the low Earth orbits and beyond.
The lab’s mission is to pioneer innovations that support long-term human presence in space through interdisciplinary research in:
AeroMakerSpace Lab supports the aerospace engineering community—students, researchers, and innovators—in transforming ideas into flight-ready prototypes. With hands-on guidance, engineering expertise, and rapid-prototyping tools, we help teams refine designs, solve technical challenges, and move from concept to working hardware.