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Novel Polymer-Ceramic Composite Achieves Over 90% Shielding Performance Against Protons and Heavy Ions for Spacecraft
Acta Astronautica (Preprint) International Overview A new polymer-ceramic composite material developed for spacecraft radiation shielding systems has demonstrated superior shielding properties against protons and heavy ions, simulating l... -
Preprint Released on arXiv: Dual-Satellite Coordinated Soft X-Ray Polarimetry CubeSat Electronics System Design Detailed
arXiv Global Overview A preprint has been published on arXiv detailing the design of a high-reliability CubeSat payload electronics system for dual-satellite coordinated soft X-ray polarimetry. This system integrates a Gas Micro-channel ... -
NASA Advances Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) and Radiation-Hardened Flight Computers for Lunar Missions
NASA USA Overview NASA is actively progressing Vertical Solar Array Technology (VSAT) and advanced radiation-hardened flight computers to support long-duration crewed and robotic lunar missions. VSAT is designed for autonomous deployment... -
VCU Develops Lightweight, Flexible Boron Nitride Coating for Artemis Astronaut Radiation Protection
GRPVA.com - Greater Richmond Partnership USA Overview Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Professor Arvind Agarwal has developed a lightweight, flexible boron nitride-based radiation-resistant coating to protect Artemis astronauts on ... -
Teledyne e2v’s Space-Grade 10-bit 12.8 GSps Ka-Band ADC ‘EV10AS940’ Achieves Zero SEL in Radiation Testing
Teledyne e2v Semiconductors UK Overview Teledyne e2v Semiconductors announced new radiation test results for its space-grade analog-to-digital converter (ADC), the EV10AS940 (10-bit, 12.8 GSps, Ka-band capable). The rigorous testing camp... -
SpaceX Starship Poised to Revolutionize Space Tourism with Potential for Tens of Millions of Travelers and Earth-to-Earth Hypersonic Transport
Forbes USA Overview SpaceX's Starship, with its unprecedented capabilities and full reusability, is poised to revolutionize the space tourism industry, potentially enabling tens of millions of space travelers in the future, according to ... -
Premier Graphene Eyes Aerospace with Biomass-Derived Supermaterial
Markets Insider USA Overview Premier Graphene is introducing a novel graphene material, distinguished by its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal conductivity, and robust radiation resistance, specifically targeting high-pe... -
Vanderbilt Engineers Develop Radiation-Hardened Power Devices for Resilient Space Infrastructure
Vanderbilt University USA Overview Assistant Professor Mona Ebrish at Vanderbilt University, backed by a DARPA grant, is developing radiation-hardened wide-bandgap (WBG) power devices designed to withstand the extreme radiation of space.... -
GlobalFoundries and BAE Systems Collaborate on Radiation-Hardened ‘RHBD’ Chips, Ensuring Electronics Reliability for Deep Space Missions Including Artemis II
Design And Reuse (via GlobalFoundries) USA Overview GlobalFoundries and BAE Systems are collaborating to develop Radiation Hardened By Design (RHBD) semiconductor solutions capable of withstanding the harsh radiation environments of deep... -
Georgia Tech Develops Radiation-Hardened Ferroelectric NAND Memory Chip, 30x More Durable Than Conventional Counterparts
Universe Today USA Overview Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new radiation-hardened ferroelectric NAND memory chip, exhibiting 30 times greater durability than conventional flash memory and capable of withstanding radiation d...
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