Spacecraft radiation shielding on a Mars trip

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Topic: Spacecraft radiation shielding on a Mars trip

MarylandSpace
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posted 10-15-2016 07:42 PM

There have been quite a few articles recently on radiation affecting the human brain on a Mars trip. What type of radiation shielding can be incorporated into the space capsule?

I would think weight would be a major consideration.

randy
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posted 10-15-2016 08:09 PM

If memory serves, at one time there were discussions about using a layer of water as radiation shielding. I don't know how thick this layer would have been, but I believe it wouldn't be as heavy as lead.

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