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    Tiny ‘space hitchhiker’ to test radiation effects on electronics

    Smaller, lighter electronic components are more vulnerable to pesky cosmic ray particles Vanderbilt researchers are launching a miniature satellite into space in a quest to help future space missions better combat the harsh conditions of space, particularly radiation that can cause glitches or breakdowns in electronic components. Electrical engineering senior… Read More

    Jun. 4, 2012