07. Will we suffer long-term effects from being exposed to space radiation? (A K2S Question)

From The Space Library

Ionizing radiation is the radiation in space that will adversely affect humans. This type of radiation, when absorbed in a living cell, ionizes atoms or molecules and may result in cell death or changes leading to cancer, infertility, eye problems, or other changes years after exposure.

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Answer provided by Nancy J. Lindsey

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

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