Radiation Shielding Challenges for Space Travel

The chapter explores the risks of radiation exposure during space travel to destinations like the moon and Mars, emphasizing the lack of a magnetic field as a protective factor. It discusses various radiation shielding methods utilized by astronauts, including gold-plated visors and water-based passive shielding. Additionally, the chapter examines the limitations of current shielding technologies and explores innovative solutions like magnetic shields, plasma shields, and electrostatic generators.