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Andrew Jones

Orion spacecraft can shield Artemis astronauts from deep-space radiation, study shows

The Earth and moon as seen from the Orion spacecraft.

Data from NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission has provided valuable space radiation measurements, which validate spacecraft performance and will help guide deep-space human spaceflight. 

The uncrewed Artemis 1 mission launched in November 2022, using the gigantic Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to send an Orion spacecraft around the moon and back, serving as a crucial test for upcoming Artemis astronaut missions.

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