title: RADIATION SHIELDING EFFICIENCY OF TITANIUM ALLOYS AND COMPOSITES FOR NEAR-SPACE APPLICATIONS
abstract: Spacecraft and satellite materials are continuously exposed to ionizing radiation from solar and cosmic sources. These high-energy particles can induce material degradation, reduce mechanical strength and affect the performance of sensitive onboard equipment. This paper investigates the radiation shielding performance of titanium alloys and titanium-based composites as potential materials for near-space and low Earth orbit applications. The study evaluates the attenuation capacity, structural st