Detecting space radiation hazards

[Susan Gawarecki <loc@icx.net>]

NASA Science News for December 17:

Balloon flight will help scientists understand how to shield Mars crews
- A
10-day balloon flight this month will include two small detectors
designed to
improve our understanding of the radiation hazards that will be faced by
astronauts on extended missions such as Mars exploration. Full story:

    http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headlines/ast17dec99_1.htm
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