The Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (RFRL) is one of the premier university flight research facilities in the country. Established at Mississippi State University over 50 years ago, this aeronautical research laboratory possesses a rich heritage in full-scale flight vehicle development and test, advanced composites development and fabrication, computer-controlled manufacturing, and test of prototype composite applications. The RFRL has demonstrated expertise in the design, build, and test of prototype composite structures and components and possesses unique capabilities in the areas of flight research and testing of manned and unmanned fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.

VISION

The vision for the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory (RFRL) is to establish the RFRL as a world-class flight research facility that can effectively meet the diverse needs of a government/commecial customer abd students and faculty alike.