{"id":14,"date":"2025-10-01T22:38:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/labs.uccs.edu\/space-systems\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:05:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T14:05:50","slug":"uccs-space-systems-labrotory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/labs.uccs.edu\/space-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"UCCS Space Systems Laboratory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UCCS Space Systems Laboratory offers a dynamic environment where students engage in hands-on learning and cutting-edge research. The lab actively participates in a variety of spaceflight opportunities, including Colorado Space Grant\u2019s DemoSat Program, high-altitude balloon missions, NASA\u2019s RockSat sounding rocket flights to past the K\u00e1rm\u00e1n line, and experiments aboard the International Space Station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research spans a wide range of topics and collaborations. These include Space Domain Awareness projects with the U.S. Space Force’s SDA TAP Lab, CubeSat development and cybersecurity, and advanced trajectory analysis for interplanetary missions, including concepts related to human spaceflight and space elevator technologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to research and education, we are committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers through outreach activities and STEM workshops for K\u201312 students and teachers. These events are coordinated through student clubs such as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) student branch and the Astrophotography and Astronomy club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, contact Dr. Lynnane George <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

lgeorge2@uccs.edu Dr. Lynnane George | College of Engineering and Applied Science Lynnane George | LinkedIn Lynnane George \u2013 Research Gate<\/p>\n\n\n

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Link to ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to RESEARCH PROGRAMS Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to STUDENT CLUBS Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to K-12 Outreach Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Link to NASA Programs Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

George, Lynnane. (2025). Introduction<\/em>. Introduction to Orbital Mechanics. https:\/\/oer.pressbooks.pub\/lynnanegeorge\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Publications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tomaswick, Andy. (June 19, 2025). Using a space elevator to get water off Ceres.   Universe Today. https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2025-06-space-elevator-ceres.html<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conference Papers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

George, L. , B. Edwards, J. Rothwell, and N. Yousuf (2025). Space Elevator Applications: Automated Asteroid Selection and Efficiency Analysis.  AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, FL, 12 \u2013 16 Jan 2025. https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/abs\/10.2514\/6.2025-0068<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., N. Yousuf, J. Rothwell, and B. Edwards (2025).  Space Elevator Integration on Ceres:  A Technical Framework for Scalable Resource Extraction and Transport.  AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, FL, 12 \u2013 16 Jan 2025. https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391807327_SE_Integration_on_Ceres_A_Technical_Framework_for_Scalable_Resource_Extraction_and_Transport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., E. Martin, and T. Dwyer (2025). From Philosophy to Practice: Implementing Ethical Imperatives and Engineering Feasibility for Long-Duration. AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, FL, 12 \u201316 Jan 2025.  https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2025-0613<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bate, J., N. Yousuf, J. Rothwell, and L. George (2024).  Analyzing the Potential of Space Elevator Technology for Sustainable Asteroid Mining.    AIAA Region V Student Paper Conference, Saint Louis University, Missouri, 5 \u2013 6 April 2024. https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2024-85461<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garbrick, J. and L. George (2024).  A Practical approach for Human Round Trip Missions to Mars and Ceres.  AIAA Region V Student Paper Conference, Saint Louis University, Missouri, 5 \u2013 6 April 2024.https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2023-72854<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin, E. and L. George (2024).  Ethics in Human Spacecraft Design: The Role of Artificial Gravity in Mitigating Microgravity Effects.  AIAA Region V Student Paper Conference, Saint Louis University, Missouri, 5 \u2013 6 April 2024. https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2024-85514<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., J. Garbrick, and B. Edwards (2024) Mars Trajectories Using an Earth-Departure Space Elevator.  AIAA SciTech Forum, Orlando, FL 8 \u2013 12 Jan 2024.  https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2024-2714<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., J. Garbrick, and B. Kopriva. (2023) A Tripartite Approach for Efficient Human Round Trip Missions to Mars and Ceres. AIAA Ascend Conference, Las Vegas, NV, 23 \u2013 25 Oct 2023.  https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2023-4646<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L. and J. Lonsky (2023) A Multi-Use Resupply Platform at L1.  AIAA Ascend Conference, Las Vegas, NV 23 \u2013 25 Oct 2023.  https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/10.2514\/6.2023-4657<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L. and W.  Thornton (2021) Ceres crew selection: An Operations Research Approach to Maximize Mission Success. AIAA Ascend Conference, 8 \u2013 17 Nov 2021. https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/abs\/10.2514\/6.2021-4061<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Froelich, Riley and L.E. George (2021) A History of Aerospace Engineering at UCCS.  AIAA Ascend Conference, 8 \u2013 17 Nov 2021.  https:\/\/arc.aiaa.org\/doi\/abs\/10.2514\/6.2022-2068<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., N. Bennett, M. Gill, and A. Craig. (2021) Human Missions to Ceres: Tractable Low Risk Delta V Minimization Strategies.  AIAA Ascend Conference, 8 \u2013 17 Nov 2021.  Human Missions to Ceres: Tractable Low Risk Delta V Minimization Strategies | ASCEND<\/a>
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Articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EAS participates Wings Over the Rockies Museum air and space event. (2025, June 30).\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/news.uccs.edu\/2025\/06\/30\/eas-participates-wings-over-the-rockies-museum-air-and-space-event\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding Crickets in Space:  Tackling a Big Question with a Tiny Payload (2025, May 21). https:\/\/news.uccs.edu\/2025\/05\/21\/crickets-in-space-tackling-big-questions-with-a-tiny-payload\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS students present cutting-edge aerospace research at AIAA Region V Conference (2025, April 17). https:\/\/news.uccs.edu\/2025\/04\/17\/uccs-students-present-cutting-edge-aerospace-research-at-aiaa-region-v-conference\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS students energize the future at AIAA SciTech International Conference \u2013 UCCS Communique. (2025, January 28). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=161661<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carr, K. (2024, November 26). UCCS and Pikes Peak State College Students\u2019 experiment orbits on the International Space Station<\/em>. Colorado Public Radio. https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2024\/11\/26\/uccs-ppsc-student-experiment-international-space-station\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From campus to space: UCCS students launch experiment to the ISS \u2013 UCCS Communique. (2024, November 11). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=160064<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS students prepare experiment for International Space Station Flight \u2013 UCCS Communique. (2024, October 30). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=159680<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving aerospace innovation at AIAA Regional Symposium \u2013 UCCS Communique (2024, October 9). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=159289<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIAA Rocky Mountain Section:  Meet Your Newly Elected Leaders. (2024, July 21).  https:\/\/www.aiaa-rm.org\/post\/aiaa-rocky-mountain-section-meet-your-newly-elected-leaders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS AIAA Student Branch Reaches Out (2024, July 9).  https:\/\/www.aiaa-rm.org\/post\/uccs-aiaa-student-branch-reached-out<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics students present at international conference.  (2024, January 30).  https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=153750<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS \u201cRing of fire\u201d team visits Mesa Verde National Park. UCCS Communique. (2023, October 30). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=152131<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students Shoot for the Stars with CubeSat Launch. UCCS Communique.  (2023, April 5). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=146442<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate student presents research at Mars Convention.  UCCS Communique. (2022, November 16). https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=143814<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UCCS Partnering with Space Force to get more Aerospace Engineers into Workforce.  KOAA News.  (2022, April 13).  https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/uccs-partnering-with-space-force-to-get-more-aerospace-engineers-into-workforce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Resource Center Teaching Tip:  Open Educational Resources.  UCCS Communique.  (2021, May 13).  https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=132618<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Resource Center Teaching Tip:  Open Educational Resources.  UCCS Communique.  (2021, May 13).  https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=132618<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student club\u2019s video will fly to moon on NASA mission (2021, April 27).   https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=131651<\/a>
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TV INTERVIEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Davis, B. (2025, May 20). Space mold! UCCS and Pikes Peak State College students sending experiment to space<\/em>. KRDO. https:\/\/krdo.com\/news\/2025\/05\/20\/space-mold-uccs-and-pikes-peak-state-college-students-sending-experiment-to-space\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KOAA News 5. (2024, May 15). Three students will have their science experiment flown in space on the ISS<\/em>. KOAA News 5. https:\/\/www.koaa.com\/news\/covering-colorado\/three-students-will-have-their-science-experiment-flown-in-space-on-the-iss<\/a>
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VIDEOS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a><\/a><\/a>ISS Launch Highlights.  (2024, November 13).  <\/a>ISS Launch Highlight (1.5min) on Vimeo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L, and A. Dodson.  Small Teaching | Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning. (Spring 2023).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Teaching Session 1_Teaching Circle_February 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Teaching Session 2 Recording_2_16_2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Teaching Session 3 Recording_03_02_2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Teaching Session 4_03_16_2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Albertson, J. and L. George.  Distracted:  Engaging Students Without Distraction.  (2022).  Distracted_Recording_2560x1440<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

George, L., M. Calvisi, and A. Sweet.  Engineer Your Future with Dr. Lynnane George, Dr. Michael Calvia, and Sgt Anna Sweet.  YouTube. (2022, March 21).  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GS-CwlaRG5o<\/a>
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PORTABLE ORBITAL DEMONSTRATOR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Portable Orbital Demonstrator (POD): The POD is a 3D printed device to help students visualize satellite orbits<\/p>\n\n\n\n