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Radiation protection in space

E A Blakely1, R J Fry

  • 1Life Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA.

Radiation and Environmental Biophysics
|August 1, 1995
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Estimating space radiation risks is challenging. New evaluations suggest the risk of cancer and genetic effects from low-dose radiation is three times higher than previously thought, impacting radiation workers and space travelers.

Area of Science:

  • Space radiation
  • Radiation protection
  • Risk assessment

Background:

  • Estimating risks from low-probability, low-dose irradiation events is crucial for space radiation protection planning.
  • Current knowledge has significant gaps requiring further investigation.
  • Atomic-bomb survivors are the primary data source for ionizing radiation risk estimation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical perspective on international radiation protection efforts in space.
  • To highlight updated risk assessments for space radiation exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on irradiated populations.
  • Independent evaluations of available information on radiation risks.

Main Results:

Keywords:
NASA Discipline Radiation HealthNon-NASA Center

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  • Two new independent evaluations indicate a significantly greater risk of stochastic effects (cancer and genetic effects) from ionizing radiation.
  • The estimated risk is approximately three times higher than previous estimates for radiation workers, including space travelers.

Conclusions:

  • Updated risk assessments suggest a substantially higher risk of stochastic effects for individuals exposed to space radiation.
  • Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps in space radiation protection.