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Indrabati Lahiri

Space storms could put airline passengers at radiation risk, scientists warn

Extreme space weather could expose airline passengers to high radiation levels and cause significant flight disruption, according to a new study by the University of Surrey.

The research, carried out by the Surrey Space Centre (SSC), found that this radiation could also affect onboard systems and flight crews.

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