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Radiation showstopper for Mars exploration?

Posted on June 3, 2019 by rburnham

An astronaut on a mission to Mars could receive radiation doses up to 700 times higher than on our planet – a major showstopper for the safe exploration of our Solar System. A team of European experts is working with … Continue reading →

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Space radiation increasing, becoming more hazardous for human explorers

Posted on March 21, 2018 by rburnham

As future missions look to travel back to the Moon or even to Mars, new research in Space Weather cautions that the exposure to radiation is much higher than previously thought and could have serious implications on both astronauts and … Continue reading →

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Duck & cover: good advice for Mars organics

Posted on July 18, 2012 by rburnham

Everyone knows Mars has a terrible environment: temperatures are bitter cold most of the time, there’s almost no air pressure, and solar ultraviolet light scours the surface unhindered. Actually, it’s even worse. Alexander Pavlov (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) and … Continue reading →

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