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Space travel: the health effects of space radiation and building a lunar GPS

Physics World Weekly Podcast

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The Challenge of Space Radiation and Shielding Solutions

This chapter examines the challenges of radiation shielding in space environments like the moon, Mars, and deep space, highlighting the absence of protective barriers outside Earth's orbit. It explores potential solutions, including the use of geological formations like lava tubes to protect astronauts from harmful radiation during missions.

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