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MELTING THE RISK: NEW PREDICTIVE MODELS AIM TO MITIGATE HIGH-ALTITUDE ICING

Apr 30, 2026

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Shields-1 significantly advanced understanding of extreme solar radiation while directly shaping future spacecraft shielding designs. Over seven years, the CubeSat delivered high-resolution measurements of energetic particles—capturing a major 2025 event, filling in gaps missed by some larger systems—and produced critical insights into radiation exposure in polar orbit. Its technology and findings not only deepened space weather science but also informed next-generation mission hardware, proving that small satellites can drive outsized scientific and engineering breakthroughs.

SHIELDS-1: SMALL SATELLITE, MASSIVE IMPACT
HOW SHIELDS-1 REDEFINED SPACE WEATHER SCIENCE

Apr 14, 2026

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BROADENING CLEAN ENERGY IMPACT THROUGH HYDROPOWER PLANNING & OPERATIONS

Jan 20, 2026

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RADIATION FORECASTS SHIELD U-2 PILOTS DURING EXTREME SOLAR STORM

Nov 25, 2025

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ADVANCING GLOBAL RADIATION SAFETY FOR TRAVELERS & ASTRONAUTS

Nov 24, 2025

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