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SEDS Redlands

Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS) at the University of Redlands.

🌍 What is SEDS?

SEDS (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) is an international, student-run nonprofit that empowers students to pursue careers and projects in space exploration and aerospace. Chapters organize hands-on engineering projects, research initiatives, outreach, policy and advocacy efforts, and professional development through conferences, workshops, and partnerships with academia and industry.

🏫 Our Chapter at the University of Redlands

I serve as President of the Redlands SEDS chapter. We operate as a cross-functional engineering team where students learn by building. Our culture is simple: own real hardware, iterate fast, and document well.

Impact

  • Quadrupled membership from a handful to 20+ active builders
  • Raised $10,000+ in funding, sponsorships, and institutional support
  • Built reliable subteams (mechanical, electrical, software, ops) with clear ownership

Practice

  • Design reviews, test plans, flight readiness checklists
  • Bill-of-materials, procurement, safety, and documentation standards
  • Mentorship, onboarding, and workshops for new members

🛰️ Programs & Activities

Rocketry & Certifications

Rover & Field Robotics

Astronomy, Telescopes & Observing

Research, Departments & Capstones

Trips & Community

🙌 Join SEDS Redlands

Whether you’re into mechanical design, embedded systems, AI/computer vision, ops, finance, or outreach—there’s a spot for you. We’ll get you building real flight systems fast, with mentorship and clear tasks.