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We Know How Much Radiation Astronauts Will Receive, But We Don't Know How to Prevent it


The journey to Mars will subject astronauts to extended periods of exposure to radiation during their months-long travel through space. While NASA's Artemis 1 mission lasted only a matter of weeks, it provided valuable radiation exposure data that scientists can use to predict the radiation risks for future Mars crews.

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We Know How Much Radiation Astronauts Will Receive, But We Don't Know How to Prevent it

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We Know How Much Radiation Astronauts Will Receive, But We Don’t Know How to Prevent it