Space Radiation: The Number One Risk to Astronaut Health beyond Low Earth Orbit

Space Radiation: The Number One Risk to Astronaut Health beyond Low Earth Orbit

Projecting a vision for space radiobiological research necessitates understanding the nature of the space radiation environment and how radiation risks influence mission planning, timelines and operational decisions. Exposure to space radiation increases the risks of astronauts developing cancer, ex...

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Main Authors: Jeffery C. Chancellor, Graham B. I. Scott, Jeffrey P. Sutton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
space
radiation
radiobiology
omics
cancer
degenerative tissue effects
central nervous system effects
acute radiation syndrome
galactic cosmic radiation
solar particle events
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/4/3/491

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