Class topics: Overcoming Radiation

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Due to the radiation emitted by the sun, it is important for all humans in space to have some type of protection.  Currently, the major means to protect Astronauts is by the space suit.  The links below describe how the space suit works as well as provide a history of the space suit used by NASA and other agencies.  The space vehicles have also been prepared for the radiation they would encounter.  The vehicle, including windows, are made out of a materials to either absorbs or reflect the radiation.

Space Suits -- How Stuff Works?

History of Space Suits

NASA Press Release

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