What NASA s Orion revealed about radiation exposure for astronauts

Get the Full StoryThe danger posed by radiation is a major concern that must be addressed if astronauts are to carry out long-term missions beyond Earth s orbit.

With the help of mannequins named Helga and Zohar and sensors placed inside a spacecraft, scientists have collected valuable data about radiation exposure for astronauts outside Earth s sheltering magnetic field and gained insights on how to better protect them in long space journeys like one to Mars.

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