NASA plans to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2026, emphasizing the need for improved space weather forecasting to protect against cosmic and solar energetic particles.
NASA plans to return astronauts to the Moon by 2026, aiming for a long-term presence by the 2030s. However, the Moon's lack of a magnetic field leaves its surface vulnerable to cosmic and solar energetic particles, which can pose risks to human health. Upgraded space weather forecasting is necessary to protect future Artemis astronauts from these high-energy particles, which can penetrate human flesh and increase the risk of cancer.
June 13, 2024
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