Blocking space radiation is one of the critical concerns for the continued human presence in space. This is especially pronounced in deep space. Outside of low earth orbit (LEO), Earth’s protective magnetosphere no longer operates, resulting in a much higher flux of radiation. The deep space radiation environment consists of two major contributors: low-flux but [...]
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StemRad, a leading developer of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for ionizing radiation, has recently made a significant contribution to Ukraine’s radiation safety efforts. The company generously donated 20 of its cutting-edge 360 Gamma radiation shields to Ukrainian first-responders stationed in close proximity to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. This donation has been matched by the [...]
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Rajarshi Pal Chowdhury, PhD The space radiation environment a crewed spacecraft would have to traverse on its way to Mars is a complex hybrid of solar energetic particles, galactic cosmic rays, and trapped radiation. The radiation threat in deep space is mainly comprised of two components: 1) random bursts of energetic particles (primarily protons) generated [...]
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Bilayer lead – Transforming Lead Garments for Superior Radiation Protection Traditional lead garments have been the standard in radiation protection for years, but their design has remained largely unchanged. Cumbersome and heavy, these standard aprons only protect the user’s front, leaving other critical areas exposed and vulnerable. Explore the Future of Radiation Protection – Discover [...]
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