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University of Florida Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Precision Space Systems Laboratory

The projects we are working on share a focus on high-precision measurements and advanced optical technologies, showcasing the laboratory’s expertise in handling diverse space missions.

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Group photo of the PSSL team at a symposium, with eleven members standing and kneeling in front of a LISA poster. They are wearing conference badges and are in a well-lit room with a projector screen behind them.

We are in Dublin

July 10, 2024

PSSL Team Reunites at the 15th International LISA Symposium
The image shows a news segment from WJXT Channel 4, featuring the GRATTIS mission. On the left side of the screen, there is a title card with the headline "GRATTIS MISSION" and a list of what the acronym stands for: Gravitational Reference Advanced Technology Test In Space A news anchor is standing next to the title card, holding papers and wearing a dark suit with a striped tie. On the right side of the screen, there is a split-screen view showing John Conklin with glasses and a beard, dressed in a suit jacket over a light blue shirt, smiling as he speaks. The background of the title card has a space-themed design with stars.

Morning Show Interview

May 22, 2024

UF team tapped by NASA for groundbreaking mission
The image depicts a the GRATTIS spacecraft in orbit above the Earth. The satellite has an open compartment, showcasing part of its payload. The Earth below is partially visible, with a vibrant, multicolored overlay representing geoid data visualization of the gravitational measurement.

GRATTIS: Go Ahead!

May 9, 2024

NASA selects UF mission to better track the Earth’s water and ice