Build Hours
ASPEN's build hours are dedicated times each week when members can work hands-on with vacuum chambers, experimental electric propulsion research, and plasma environments. Build hours are open to all USC students (graduate or undergraduate) who are interested in space systems, project ownership, and research experience!
Spring 2026 Build Hours
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Thrust Stand and Hall effect)
Tuesday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (General Meeting, Simulations, Diagnostics, and Infrastructure)
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Thrust Stand and Hall effect)
Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:30 pm (Diagnostics and Infrastructure)​
Thursday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (Thrust Stand, Infrastructure, and Hall effect)
Thursday: 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Simulations)
Thursday: 7:30 - 9:30 pm (Diagnostics)
Friday: 12:00 - 1:00 pm (Simulations)
Make sure to follow us on Instagram and join our Discord to stay up to date on build hours each week!
Find Us At the Baum Family Makerspace!
ASPEN is a USC student-led organization. You can find our lab space in the Baum Family Makerspace in the cage marked with our logo!
