Radiation-Tolerant Microcontrollers for Expanding LEO Satellite Network
From Aerospace & Defense Technology by SAE Media Group
May 29, 2026 · 17 min · Season 15 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode discusses how radiation-tolerant semiconductor technologies are shaping the future of satellite constellations and defense systems.
On this episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast, we speak with the CEO of Vorago Technologies about how radiation-tolerant and radiation-hardened semiconductor technologies are enabling the next generation of satellite constellations, autonomous defense systems, and resilient space infrastructure. The conversation explores how growing demand for AI-enabled edge computing, secure communications, and scalable space architectures is reshaping semiconductor requirements foraerospace and defense applications. Season 15, "Beyond Launch: Engineering Space andSatellite Technology Breakthroughs," of the podcast will featurefour episodes with a range of space engineering and manufacturing experts. If you have a suggested guest, email the podcast host, woodrow.bellamy@saemediagroup.com. Sponsored by Omnetics and New England Wire
People in this episode
Host: Woodrow Bellamy
Guest: CEO of Vorago Technologies
Topics covered
- radiation-tolerant microcontrollers
- LEO satellite network
- semiconductor technologies
- autonomous defense systems
- AI-enabled edge computing
- secure communications
- space infrastructure
Keywords
- radiation-tolerant
- semiconductors
- satellite constellations
- defense systems
- AI
- edge computing
- space architecture
Sponsors
Omnetics, New England Wire
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vorago Technologies, SAE Media Group
Books & works: Aerospace & Defense Technology
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