PROTECTION FROM GALACTIC COSMIC RADIATION AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE HUMAN BODY
Year: 2025

Galactic Cosmic Radiation (GCR) is a major challenge for long-term human spaceflight and deep-space exploration. Originating from supernovae and other high- energy astrophysical events, GCR consists of highly energetic atomic nuclei that can penetrate spacecraft shielding and human tissue, causing significant biological damage. This thesis explores the fundamental characteristics of GCR, including its composition, energy spectrum, and interaction with planetary and artificial shielding. It furth