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Would you risk your health to visit Mars?

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A crewed mission to Mars could be one of humanity's greatest achievements, but getting there may come with serious health risks. Beyond the challenges of surviving in space for months at a time, astronauts would face prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation ‪—‬ high-energy particles in space that can penetrate the human body and potentially damage vital organs. Related storiesChinese lander reveals giant 'cavity' of radiation between Earth and the moon — and it could change how lunar exploration i

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