Radiation-Resistant Materials for Space Applications: Design, Performance, and Testing Strategies

Authors

  • Sanchit Goswami Research Scholar, Amity University, Greater Noida, Delhi, India
  • Aniket Shukla Research Scholar, Amity University, Greater Noida, Delhi, India

Keywords:

Space environments, thermal cycling, micrometeoroid impacts, electronic systems

Abstract

Space environments expose materials to extreme conditions, including high-energy particle radiation, vacuum, thermal cycling, and micrometeoroid impacts. Radiation-resistant materials are essential for ensuring the reliability, longevity, and safety of spacecraft, satellites, habitats, and electronic systems. This review summarises the major types of radiation-resistant materials, their mechanisms of resistance, advancements in material design, performance characteristics, and contemporary testing strategies used to qualify materials for space missions. Future trends and research opportunities are also discussed.

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Published

2026-04-01

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 3&4 (2025): Journal of Advance Research in Aeronautics and Space Science

Section

Review Article