05. How would we block space radiation from affecting people as they enter space hotels, take spacewalks, and work in space? Would we wear radiation shields and protective clothing? (A K2S Question)

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Humans are not adapted to space. The natural space environment would kill a human due to the lack of pressure, atmosphere, heat, and the exposure to radiation. Therefore, when traversing from one vehicle or habitat to another, the vehicles or habitats need to be docked together, or the spacefarer needs to be in a spacesuit, since a human in space must have a spacesuit of some kind to supply the life-support environment. Current spacesuits provide radiation shielding (bulk passive shielding) by way of the fabric, thermal inner garment, liquid cooling garment, fiberglass shell, and helmet eye shades/visor.

Answer provided by Nancy J. Lindsey

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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