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First measurements of moon radiation level – Tech Explorist
Astronauts would get 200 to 1,000 times more radiation on the moon than what we experience on Earth or five to 10 times more than passengers on a trans-Atlantic airline flight.
Space radiation exposure is one of the significant risks for astronauts’ health. Long term exposure could cause late health effects such as the induction of cataract or degenerative diseases of the central nervous system or other organ systems.
The Moon is the next stepping stone for human space exploration. Human exploration of the Moon is associated with substantial risks to astronauts from space radiation. This consists of the chronic exposure to galactic cosmic rays and sporadic solar parti…
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