Explore the challenges of keeping hardware operational in space through this 31-minute conference talk by former SpaceX Radiation Effects Engineer Sergiy Nesterenko. Discover how to protect rockets and spacecraft from hazards like salty spray, lightning, cosmic rays, and more. Learn about effective lighting, launch site selection, lightning protection, and strategies for dealing with humidity, corrosion, and shock events. Delve into radiation shielding techniques, understand ionizing radiation effects, and gain insights on handling galactic cosmic rays, solar flares, and electron charging. Gain valuable knowledge on radiation-hardened parts, tin whiskers, and reentry plasma. Access additional resources to further your understanding of space hardware resilience.