Melagen University

Melagen University

Learn about risks of radiation and how to shield your space assets.

Sep 19, 2025

Radiation 101

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing Radiation Shielding for Your Satellite

Before selecting radiation shielding for your satellite, ask these 5 critical questions. Learn how orbit, mission duration, shielding mass, component type, and testing impact space radiation protection.

Sep 19, 2025

Radiation 101

Radiation Shielding for Electronics: What Every Space Hardware Team Needs to Know

Learn the physics behind radiation shielding for electronics in space. Understand radiation types, effects on microelectronics, shielding material tradeoffs—including new composites like Melagen MLC1—and key questions to ask before protecting your hardware.

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We work closely with our customers to design and build purpose-specific radiation shield solutions for your exact mission parameters and requirements.


We want to ensure you have the radiation protection you need for enhanced mission success.

Reach out to learn more

We work closely with our customers to design and build purpose-specific radiation shield solutions for your exact mission parameters and requirements.


We want to ensure you have the radiation protection you need for enhanced mission success.

Reach out to learn more

We work closely with our customers to design and build purpose-specific radiation shield solutions for your exact mission parameters and requirements.


We want to ensure you have the radiation protection you need for enhanced mission success.