How to Protect Microelectronics from the Effects of Space Weather
Space weather is a term used to describe the phenomena in space that can affect life on Earth. It’s not just meteors and solar flares but also changes in atmospheric conditions such as lightning and geomagnetic storms. This weather can be hazardous to satellites, spacecraft,…
Protecting Astronauts from the Effects of Space Radiation
The effects of space radiation are a major concern for NASA when it comes to long-duration missions in deep space. Astronauts on the International Space Station live in an environment protected from most of these harmful particles. Still, astronauts who travel beyond low Earth orbit…
A Guide to Preventing Cybersecurity Threats in Space
Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern as more and more of our lives become digitally connected. Unfortunately, while many companies such as Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple have protected themselves from cyberattacks, space agencies like NASA remain vulnerable due to their out-of-date technology. For example,…
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