The effects of radiation exposure, temperature cycling, and polymer aging are just a few of the considerations to keep in mind when designing your cable. Some other cable design considerations common to the space industry:

• Lightweight: Lightweight, low-density plastic materials are used when possible.
• Temperature Cycling: The large temperature range induced in space from alternating patterns of exposure to the sun can result in a high degree of temperature cycling. Care should be taking in specifying materials that can withstand the extreme temperatures of an outer space environment.
• Electrical Requirements: Power rating, insertion loss, signal leakage, signal frequency, shielding… are important considerations.
• Flexibility: The space industry is another example where flexibility can play a key role in cable design.
• Regulatory Requirements: Cables in the space industry are subjected to some of the strictest requirements in the business.
• Miscellaneous: Outgassing, radiation, chemical exposure should also be considered when designing your cable.