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Deep Astronomy - Planetary Environments and Health Risks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cil0v7dIkgc
Hosted by Tony Darnell.
Streamed live on Jul 6, 2017.
If we send humans to Mars, will they be able to survive? How hostile is the solar system for human exploration?
The Mars environment presents many challenges to human survival and long-term residence. In addition to radiation, unbreathable atmosphere, and dust storms, surviving alien microorganisms can present a health risk.
The US Congress has directed NASA to plan for a human mission to Mars. A critical element of the planning is to ensure the health and safety of astronauts travelling to…
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