UPTON, NY – In deep space, protons are the most abundant type of charged particle. Therefore, before astronauts can safely travel far from Earth for long periods of time, it is important to know how ...

As we inch closer to the reality of human missions to Mars, spearheaded by NASA’s Artemis program and SpaceX’s Starship ...

Ionizing radiation is a form of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves such as gamma, x-rays or particles such as neutrons, beta or alpha. The disintegration of atoms is called ...

Some scientists instead believe Dsup acts like a shield. In this model, Dsup coats and physically blocks radiation from striking DNA. Others think it boosts the cell’s repair machinery, fixing damage ...

As commercial spaceflight becomes readily available, more and more people will have access to space. In decades past, only a few, elite pilots with specialized training could brave the harsh space ...

In this video, we explore why a mission to Mars takes nearly 1,000 days and the real challenges facing humans. From massive ...

Dangerous cosmic rays will pass near Earth tonight, causing harm to those who leave personal devices switched on near them. Tonight from 12:30 am to 3:30 am do not forget to turn off your cell phone, ...

Recent airborne science flights to Greenland are improving NASA’s understanding of space weather by measuring radiation exposure to air travelers and validating global radiation maps used in flight ...