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These particles could increase the risk of cancer or cause acute radiation sickness during missions.
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The researchcombined geophysical models of particleradiationwith simulations of how it would affect a spacecraft and its passengers.
The calculations suggest that the thickness of aspacecraftshield could play a key role on the trips.
While relatively thick material may help protect astronauts, making it too thick could increase their radiation doses.
The team believes a trip to Mars and back during this time is conceivable.
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Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
