MIT Satellite Laboratory

The MIT Satellite Laboratory is a research facility within the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on developing and testing small satellites, called CubeSats. These compact spacecraft are used for scientific experiments, technology demonstrations, and educational purposes. The laboratory designs innovative satellite systems, conducts launch and deployment tests, and advances space communication and navigation technologies. By providing hands-on experience for students and researchers, it helps push the boundaries of space technology while contributing to practical applications in Earth observation, planetary science, and space exploration.