05/28/2026
Space electronics are being pushed harder than ever — higher power densities, tighter SWaP constraints, and harsher radiation environments. Traditional aluminum shielding adds mass, but not necessarily the thermal performance modern systems need.
ACT’s latest work explores a dual-layer polymer composite that combines:
• Radiation attenuation for COTS electronics
• In-plane heat spreading for hotspot mitigation
• Lightweight, conformal integration for compact spacecraft architectures
The result: a multifunctional shielding approach designed to improve both radiation tolerance and thermal management in orbit.
For thermal engineers, this opens new possibilities for managing localized heat while supporting next-gen space electronics in LEO, cislunar, and deep-space missions.
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