Astronomers can face ‘almost lethal levels’ of solar radiation – so why launch Artemis II during peak solar activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.
Astronomy Artemis II is about to take a trip to a record-breaking flight orbiting the moon, giving NASA a rare opportunity to study how deep space affects the human body. After leaving Earth’s protective gravity, the four-person crew will be exposed to space weather – which includes intense bursts of radiation from the sun, known … Read more
