Physiological Effects of Plasma Radiation on Astronaut Health

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Physiological Effects of Plasma Radiation on Astronaut Health NASA. gov

Physiological Effects of Plasma Radiation on Astronaut Health NASA. gov

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Scott Kelly received 24 x the radiation as Bro Mark.

Scott Kelly received 24 x the radiation as Bro Mark.

1 millisievert=0. 1 rad Comparison of Radiation Doses – includes the amount detected on

1 millisievert=0. 1 rad Comparison of Radiation Doses – includes the amount detected on the trip from Earth to Mars Kerr, Richard Kerr, Richard, May 31, 2013). "Radiation Will Make Astronauts' Trip to Mars Even Riskier". Science. 3 40 (6136)

Radiation The Radiation Biological Effectiveness RBE of Various Forms of Radiation RBE x-rays and

Radiation The Radiation Biological Effectiveness RBE of Various Forms of Radiation RBE x-rays and -rays 1 particles with energies larger than 0. 03 Me. V 1 particles with energies less than 0. 3 Me. V 1. 7 thermal (slowmoving) neutrons 3 fast-moving neutrons or protons 10 -particles or heavy ions 20

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Mitigation • Use plastic-rich materials rather than Aluminum for construction of spacecraft • Use

Mitigation • Use plastic-rich materials rather than Aluminum for construction of spacecraft • Use Liquid Hydrogen or Water for shielding • Use of Drugs • Timeliness of space travel

Conan the Bacterium. It is extremely resistant to Polyextremophile: • Resistant to ionizing radiation,

Conan the Bacterium. It is extremely resistant to Polyextremophile: • Resistant to ionizing radiation, ultraviolet light • Repairs single and double stranded damaged DNA.

Would YOU go to space?

Would YOU go to space?

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Evaluation, please Spacedge. academy