Nasa bbc news radiation

Here are some recent news articles from NASA and BBC News about radiation:

NASA News

  1. "NASA's Space Radiation Research Aims to Protect Astronauts" (February 2022)

NASA is conducting research to better understand the effects of space radiation on the human body and develop ways to protect astronauts from its harmful effects.

  1. "NASA's Parker Solar Probe Explores Radiation Belts Around the Sun" (January 2022)

The Parker Solar Probe has been studying the radiation belts around the Sun, which are a major obstacle for spacecraft traveling to the inner Solar System.

  1. "NASA's Space Station Crew Exposed to Radiation from Solar Flare" (September 2021)

A solar flare caused a brief increase in radiation levels on the International Space Station, which was monitored by NASA scientists to ensure the safety of the crew.

BBC News

  1. "Space radiation poses 'significant' risk to astronauts" (March 2022)

A study by NASA and the European Space Agency found that space radiation poses a significant risk to astronauts, particularly on long-duration missions to Mars.

  1. "Solar flare sparks radiation alert on International Space Station" (September 2021)

A solar flare caused a radiation alert on the International Space Station, which was monitored by NASA and Russian space agency Roscosmos.

  1. "NASA's Parker Solar Probe reveals secrets of the Sun's radiation" (January 2020)

The Parker Solar Probe has been studying the Sun's radiation and magnetic field, which is crucial for understanding the Sun's impact on the Solar System.

These articles highlight the importance of understanding and mitigating the effects of radiation on space travel and exploration. NASA and other space agencies are working to develop technologies and strategies to protect astronauts from radiation exposure.