The invisible problem with sending people to MarsSpace radiation poses serious, often overlooked health risks for astronauts aiming to explore Mars, presenting a potential barrier to crewed missions.
Shields up: New ideas might make active shielding viableSolar events like flares are easier to shield against, while galactic cosmic rays are more penetrating and challenging to shield.Active shields that deflect charged particles are a potential solution for protecting astronauts from deep space radiation.