Space Engineering

AAA

TECHNOLOGY

Established in 1986, the center is Utah's leader for new technology developments involving space remote and in-situ sensing systems, image compression technology and small satellite systems. Sensing equipment developed at the center was the primary experimental effort on a previous shuttle mission. Technologies include:

  • Infrared instrumentation
  • Sensor calibration
  • Upper atmosphere measurements & modeling
  • Plasma diagnostics
  • Data analysis
  • Image compression technology
  • Cryogenic systems
  • Program management
  • New technology developments in space remote and in-situ sensing systems
CENTER NEWS
 
HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Center has flown 350 payloads, 75 of which involved cryogenics
  • Joint composites projects with BYU Center and Hercules Corp.
  • Success of CIRRIS 1A experiment aboard space shuttle Discovery promises increased business opportunities
SPIN OUT COMPANIES
  • CXT, Inc.
  • Globesat Holding Co.
  • ICOMP, Inc.
  • Interactive Resources Co.
  • Medcom, Inc.
BENEFITING COMPANIES
CENTER'S WEBSITE
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
 Dr. Frank Redd
fjredd@usu.edu