NASA dummies to fly around Moon to test anti-radiation vests

NASA plans to send astronaut dummies around the moon in the Orion spacecraft for the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission. The mission aims to test the Astro Rad, a new radiation protection vest for female astronauts. Two dummies, Zohar and Helga, will be equipped with radiation sensors; Zohar will wear the vest while Helga will not, to evaluate its effectiveness. The vest, made by Stem Rad, protects vital organs using variable thickness shielding. It allows astronauts to perform tasks during solar storms by reducing cancer and radiation exposure risks.

What is the primary goal of NASA's Artemis 1 mission?

• To explore the outer planets

• To establish a lunar base

• To test new equipment for radiation protection

• To land astronauts on Mars

What distinguishes Zohar from Helga in the Artemis 1 mission?

• Zohar will not have any sensors

• Zohar will be piloting the spacecraft

• Zohar will wear the Astro Rad Protective Vest

• Zohar will travel to Mars

What is the purpose of the Astro Rad Protective Vest?

• To increase oxygen supply

• To enhance communication with Earth

• To improve mobility in space

• To protect against space radiation

Which company developed the Astro Rad Protective Vest?

• SpaceX

• Blue Origin

• Stem Rad

• NASA

What is a key feature of the Astro Rad vest's design?

• It is inflatable

• It is transparent

• It has a scale-like structure

• It is made of metal