Radiation and Human Space Exploration

Radiation and Human Space Exploration

Just outside the protective layer of Earth's atmosphere and magnetosphere, is a universe full of radiation. What happens to our bodies when we leave the surface of Earth to travel in space or visit the International Space Station?

Topics

  • radiation
  • space
  • space travel
  • galactic cosmic rays
  • solar particle events
  • space exploration
  • vital bodily functions
  • cosmic rays
  • cosmic radiation
  • dangers of space travel
  • Beyond Earth