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How NASA Plans to Shelter Artemis 2 Astronauts if a Solar Storm Strikes En Route to the Moon
As Artemis 2 prepares to send humans beyond Earth’s protective magnetic environment, NASA’s Orion capsule includes a radiation monitoring and shelter plan for the possibility of a severe solar storm.
Key Takeaways
- Artemis 2 astronauts will carry active dosimeters and monitor radiation detectors and alarms.
- Orion is relatively highly shielded but also includes a shelter procedure for severe radiation events.
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DT Editorial Team··via space.com