A new NASA-funded study suggests that chronic exposure to radiation could harm astronauts’ minds as well as their bodies.
that will alert astronauts to a spike in radiation — so the crew can move to the middle of the craft and shield themselves with bags of supplies.ferry astronauts to a moon-orbiting spaceport
Because hydrogen absorbs radiation, the scientists are investigating ways to integrate hydrogen-rich materials into the spacecraft's structure. One possibility under consideration is to line the walls with water tanks. Another is to add shielding made of polyethylene — the same lightweight plastic used to make water bottles.
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