A gamble with radiation: The uncalculated risks of prolonged spaceflight - News Summed Up

A gamble with radiation: The uncalculated risks of prolonged spaceflight


Space radiation is different from the radiation we experience on Earth. Space radiation is different from the radiation we experience on Earth. Particles trapped in Earth's magnetic field : These are charged particles, mostly from the Sun, that get caught in Earth's magnetic field, forming radiation belts around the planet. Managing Space Radiation Exposure RisksGerson explained that it's reasonable to reduce NASA's estimates by half. There are spike risks due to sudden bursts of solar radiation and deep space radiation that pass through Earth's magnetic field.


Source: dna November 19, 2024 16:46 UTC



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