SDL is committed to discovering new ideas and technologies by encouraging engineers and researchers to develop innovative solutions to customer problems. The engineering, technical and support staff of SDL meet this challenge by advancing the Lab's core competencies in electro-optical sensor systems, calibration, thermal management, reconnaissance systems, and small satellite technologies.

The Space Dynamics Laboratory's tremendous success to date is built upon the vision of its founders: maintaining a pioneering and innovative environment, producing sensor systems that enable scientific discoveries and new military capabilities, and encouraging individual ability and creativity.