Study Suggests NASA Artemis Radiation Vest Can Significantly Cut Astronaut Exposure in Solar Storms

A new study indicates that a radiation-shielding vest, tested on a manikin during NASA's Artemis I mission in 2022, could reduce an astronaut's radiation dose by about 60% in a severe solar storm. This development is crucial for the safety of future lunar crews and the establishment of a moon base.

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