Melagen Labs

The page compares aluminum and composite radiation shielding for spacecraft electronics, including mass tradeoffs and radiation performance.

Radiation effects in space electronics can be broadly divided into cumulative effects—which build up predictably over time—and stochastic (or single-event) effects, which occur randomly and suddenly when an individual particle strike disrupts device operation.

The company developed its patent-pending Melagen Composite shielding material for protection in space applications and extreme environments.

Melagen Labs and Satlyt are collaborating on an International Space Station (ISS) mission to test radiation-resistant computing systems and advanced shielding technologies in space. The partnership aims to validate hardware designed for long-duration spaceflight, addressing critical challenges in satellite and deep-space operations. Both companies develop components for resilient space infrastructure.

Mar 2026SpaceNewsNews article

Melagen Labs tests proprietary radiation shielding for advanced electronics on the International Space Station (ISS). The startup, part of Techstars 2024, focuses on protecting cutting-edge computing systems from space radiation. Their technology aims to address critical compute challenges in space missions.

Mar 2026TechstarsNews article

The ISS National Lab selects six startups—Kall Morris, Magma Space, Melagen Labs, Olfera, Quantum Qool, and a sixth unnamed company—to join its first Orbital Edge Accelerator program. These companies develop technologies leveraging microgravity research, including advanced materials, biopharmaceuticals, and space-based manufacturing. The accelerator aims to advance commercial applications of low-Earth orbit research.

Jul 2025militaryaerospace.comNews article

The ISS National Lab and investors CIRI, E2MC, and Stellar Ventures have chosen six startups—Kall Morris, Magma Space, Melagen Labs, Olfera, Quantum Qool, and Raptor Dynamix—for the inaugural Orbital Edge Accelerator program. These companies will advance space-based research and technology development through the initiative. The program aims to support innovation in orbital applications and commercialization efforts.

Jul 2025satnews.comNews article