Artemis I Data Reveals Higher Lunar Radiation Than Expected
NASA’s Artemis I mission has provided new measurements of cosmic radiation near the Moon. The findings show that radiation levels are higher than in Earth orbit, but not by as much as scientists might have expected.
The mission also carried tiny experimental detectors that uncovered surprising aspects of how radiation passes through the human body. These results could help researchers better understand radiation exposure during future lunar exploration and improve preparations for crews operating beyond Earth’s orbit.