Ars Technica10 hours agoScience5 min readUnited States
AstroRad Vest Offers Effective Radiation Shielding for Astronauts During Solar Storms
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StemRad's AstroRad vest, tested on NASA's Artemis I mission, provides ~60% radiation dose reduction during solar storms, comparable to Orion's storm shelter but allowing mobility.
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Solar storms pose significant radiation risks to astronauts, especially during deep space missions.
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Increased adoption of targeted shielding technologies in space missions.
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- Will the AstroRad vest be adopted for upcoming manned missions?
- Can the vest's weight be significantly reduced further?
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