Swiss Propulsion Laboratory

The Swiss Propulsion Laboratory (SPL) is a rocket laboratory that runs integrated programs focusing on research and development of space-technology. It is located in Langenthal, Switzerland and was founded in 1998. The company develops, builds and runs rocket systems that transport small payloads into low-earth orbit (LEO).[1] The company works and coordinates with external facilities and other organizations such as universities, graduate schools and Switzerland's precision industry. It is a partner of the White Label Space team, which is currently competing in the Google Lunar X PRIZE.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.spl.ch/about/index.html About SPL
  2. ↑ http://www.whitelabelspace.com/2008/07/swiss-propulsion-lab.html Swiss Propulsion Lab on the White Label Space website
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