Humanity's drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers' wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies.
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JFETs are vital components in satellite systems due to their low-noise performance, high input impedance, and superior radiation tolerance.
On 20 April 2025, NASA's Lucy spacecraft will fly past asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson, which measures nearly four kilometres in diameter, at a distance of 960 kilometres.
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Space is one of the toughest environments that designers must face. Far from the protection of Earth’s atmosphere, satellites and probes are exposed to hazardous levels of radiation. The connectors and cables that carry signals throughout the spacecraft must be protected to ensure their performance.
