The Mystery of High-Energy Cosmic Rays

What are secondary cosmic rays?

• Light waves from distant stars

• Radiation from black holes

• Subatomic debris from atmospheric collisions

• Particles from the sun

What is believed to be the primary source of cosmic rays?

• Supernova explosions

• Solar flares

• Galactic winds

• Black hole collisions

What is the purpose of the CREAM project?

• To measure cosmic rays before they interact with Earth's atmosphere

• To study the sun's radiation

• To detect gravitational waves

• To explore the surface of Mars

How does the ISS-CREAM project improve cosmic ray research?

• By providing a platform for short-term studies

• By allowing long-term monitoring without atmospheric interference

• By focusing on low-energy cosmic rays

• By reducing the cost of research

What is the ultimate goal of the ISS-CREAM project?

• To measure the lowest energy cosmic rays

• To find new planets

• To study the Earth's magnetic field

• To measure the highest energy cosmic rays possible