How NASA Will Protect Astronauts From Space Radiation

The video discusses the impact of solar events on Earth and space, focusing on radiation risks for astronauts. It explains heliophysics, the study of solar particles, and efforts to predict solar energetic particles (SEP). NASA's strategies for radiation protection, including using spacecraft mass and shelters, are highlighted. The video also covers the solar cycle and galactic cosmic rays, emphasizing the importance of understanding radiation for future moon and Mars missions.

What strategies are NASA testing to protect astronauts from radiation?

What is the significance of the 11-year solar cycle mentioned in the text?

How do galactic cosmic rays differ from solar energetic particles?