Space radiation can wreak havoc and even cause entire space missions to fail mainly by causing critical communications systems to malfunction and/or fail or incur risks to crews potentially impacting operational success specially when during deep space transits. To achieve a successful space mission, it is critical to engage in a thorough and early expert preliminary pre mission analysis to ensure potential risks are promptly identified, addressed, and mitigated. 

"Radiation shielding design needs to be part of the early design process of any vehicle or habitat, to maximize the shielding provided by the required vehicle mass as opposed to the incorporation of additional parasitic shielding mass as a last item."  NASA/TM−20220002905 NESC-RP-20-01589

Saving up on such expert analysis can increase the costs substantially in the long run due to potential avionics malfunctions, risks to crew safety incurring in potential legal lawsuits and even causing entire mission loss.

As we approach the next solar maximum cycle, predicted to be one of the most intense, the dangers from space radiation are amplified. In addition, the prediction of the level of success for the mission will derive operational concepts and return-of-investment expectations.