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Reactions Science Videos | October 23, 2018
How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space? NASA is still figuring out how to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation -- like plastic shielding and magnetic deflectors.
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How do astronauts protect themselves from the harmful UV rays of the sun in space?
Real Martians: How to Protect Astronauts from Space Radiation on Mars
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