Space Systems
The Space Systems Department is a leading developer of processors, command and data handling systems, and related electronics for space flight. The department has full capabilities in system and subsystem design, fabrication, and testing. SwRI processors have flown on more than 30 space missions without an on-orbit failure. The Space Systems Department is also involved in the development of lighter-than-air autonomous vehicles for military and scientific applications, as well as industrial process instrumentation using the HART® protocol.
To learn more about space avionics at SwRI, visit spaceavionics.swri.org
Michael K. McLelland, Director
William Perry, Institute Engineer
- Electromechanical systems
- Avionics systems
- Lighter-than-air systems
- Mission design and support
- Planning and scheduling
- Product assurance
