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Speed, modularity, and more: Satellite communications and space exploration - Story
June 11, 2025Meeting the insatiable demand for high-bandwidth, reliable data transmission is a major imperative for applications involving satellites and space exploration where uninterrupted communication is paramount. According to a 2024 study from Research and Markets, the rapid rise in space exploration, combined with the increasing frequency of satellite launches, is ramping requirements for radiation-hardened (rad-hard) electronics that can withstand cosmic radiation and solar flares. As a result, the global rad-hard electronics market is expected to reach $9.77 billion by 2034. This growth is driven by private and government entities embracing highly rugged and reliable solutions capable of enduring extreme ionizing radiation exposure while optimizing stringent size, weight and power (SWaP) requirements.
