
Learn about risks of radiation and how to shield your space assets.
Sep 19, 2025
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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
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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.