Human Exposure to Space Radiation

Ionizing radiation has dire effects on all materials and biological organisms in space. This means that any spacecraft or human has to be well-prepared and protected from exposure to radiation while on their journey beyond the Earth's atmosphere. In this pathway, learn about the biological effects of space radiation and the research being conducted as part of the Artemis I mission to protect astronauts.

Topics

• humans in space
• astronaut
• lunar exploration
• space radiation
• space exploration
• astronaut safety
• ionizing radiation
• cancer risk
• radiation and cancer