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### Applied Research Building

The UA applied research building is home to a range of space [Space Assembly & Test Facilities](https://space.arizona.edu/test-systems-services) including a large TVAC, vibe table, and radio anachoic chamber.
We build flight instruments in a 2000 sq foot [UArizona Applied Research Building](
https://research.arizona.edu/facilities-units/applied-research-building) ISO7 (class 10,000) cleanroom laboratory equipped with optical testbenches and clean flow benches.

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<img src="/assets/diagram.png" alt="Cross-section of Microfabricated Pinhole from Jenkins et al 2023" width="600"/>
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## Scanning Electron Microscopy
### Scanning Electron Microscopy

UASAL has experience and access to the [K-ALFAA, The Kuiper-Arizona Laboratory for Astromaterials Analysis](https://kalfaa.lpl.arizona.edu/facility/) located in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory on campus, for scanning electron microscopy of devices and samples.

### Testing
The UA applied research building is home to a range of space [Space Assembly & Test Facilities](https://space.arizona.edu/test-systems-services) including a large TVAC, a Sentek Dynamics slip table (HST900M, 3000kg payload, 5-1500Hz), high-bays, and a radio anachoic chamber.

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<img src="/assets/assets/20230403_UofAAppliedResearch Lab_13.jpg" alt="ARB Grand Openign Photo of Space Simulation Chamber" width="350"/>
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### Ground-based Astronomical Observatories

Steward Observatory is a partner and home to a wide range of world-class observatories, among these are the Large Binocular Telescope and 6.5m aperture telescopes located in both the northern and southern hemispheres. For details see our [observatories page](observatories.md).
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