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Connectors have to survive the extreme vibration of a rocket launch. Parts routinely shake off boards in testing even when using non-COTS space rated packaging designed for extreme environments. That amplifies the cost of everything.

The Russians are the only ones who package their unmanned platform electronics in pressure vessels. Everyone else operates in vacuum, so no fans.

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>>immersed in a thermally conductive resin

sounds heavy

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