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Safeguarding Astronauts from Dangerous Radiation

AstroRad Vest Evaluated Aboard ISS

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Tom Patton
Dec 23, 2024
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A new wearable technology designed to safeguard astronauts from harmful solar radiation during deep-space missions was recently evaluated aboard the International Space Station. The AstroRad vest, developed through a collaboration between StemRad and Lockheed Martin, has undergone extensive testing through the ISS National Lab, leading to significant en…

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