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Radiation in Space Radiation on the Body
Types of Radiation Effects of Radiation
 Gamma Exposure to radiation can cause death of
 Beta
cells, genetic mutation, inhibit respiration,
 Alpha
 HZE and stop cell division. Because cells in the
 GCR human body consist of 70% water, radiation
ionizes the water and creates oxidizing
Explanation of Radiation agents. These oxidizing agents can
inactivate enzymes (sulfhydryl), which
Imagine the nucleus of any element on
disturbs the metabolism of the cell.
Earth but moving at light speed in space.
These particles are charged by the magnetic Furthermore, radiation can denature the
field of the remints of supernovas. Cosmic proteins of enzymes in the cell. As a result,
rays are accelerated in this magnetic field cancer or organ failure is often an outcome
causing particles to gain energy and emit of exposure to large amounts of radiation.
gamma rays. GCR’s are composed of
hydrogen, helium, and a small amount of Keywords
HZE. HZE is an extremely high ion Electromagnetic Shield
(electrons are stripped away as they travel
The electromagnetic shield around Earth
through space) that has a significant amount Nomex Ionization Roentgen
of kinetic energy. This high ionizing power deflects particles and sends them in an
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generates a greater penetrating power and Kevlar Layering Neutron opposite direction. This leads the particles
thus more radiation damaging power. Alpha Flexibility Durability off its’ direct course to take a longer path
Rad. dispersing them through the atmosphere of
Beta Temp. Oxidation Earth.
Rad. Regulation