eBook: How Rad-Hard GaN Is Powering the New Space Race

The New Space race is imposing complex demands on power system designers. Space-based systems already operate under strict power limits imposed by tight mass and volume budgets. Now a new generation of compact satellites—some as small as a shoebox—is swarming into orbit, equipped with advanced sensors, processors, and connectivity for commercial and military missions. Power demand is rising sharply, along with the difficulty of delivering a reliable, uninterrupted supply.