RAD vs. COTA in the New Space Era


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As LEO constellations scale, this whitepaper shows how RAD-hard, RAD-tolerant, and COTS choices are shaping New Space system design.

As Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations expand, engineering teams face new challenges in balancing reliability, performance, manufacturability, and cost. This whitepaper explores how hybrid electronic architectures, integrating RAD-hard, RAD-tolerant, and COTS components, are fundamentally changing satellite system design, integration, and supply chain strategies in the New Space era.

Download to discover actionable insights on how to select components, manage trade-offs, and build scalable, resilient LEO constellations. Learn how leading organizations are navigating new risks and opportunities to accelerate deployment, optimize performance, and ensure long-term mission success.

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