Space Science Instrumentation
Detectors, electronics, and data acquisition systems for space missions.
SSILSpaceScienceInstrumentLaboratory
Our Mission
From Space Instruments to Scientific Insight
SSIL develops space science instruments and data analysis technologies for observing and understanding space environments, from near-Earth space to the lunar surface.
Space Environment & Plasma
Energetic particles, radiation, spacecraft charging, and plasma environments.
Lunar & Planetary Exploration
Lunar environment observations and instrumentation for planetary exploration.
Current Research
Research
Neutron Detector
Neutron Detector Development for Planetary Exploration
Since Sep 2025
Satellite Surface Charging
Simulation-Based LEO Spacecraft Charging Risk Assessment
Since Jan 2023
Radiation Shielding Evaluation
Development of Long-Range Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Core Technologies for Satellite Quantum Secure Communications
Since Nov 2022
LUSEM
Energetic Particle Measurement and Detector Development for Lunar Surface Exploration
Since May 2020