Positive, Negative or Neutral, It All Matters: NASA Explains Space Radiation (IMAGE)

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Positive, Negative or Neutral, It All Matters: NASA Explains Space Radiation

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Galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) are of most concern to NASA. It is challenging to shield against GCRs. They come from exploding stars called supernovae.

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