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Radiation and life
 
ISS
The International Space Station.

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ALTEA helmet
Christer Fuglesang wears the ALTEA helmet

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Red blood cells
Loss of red blood cell mass, volume of blood plasma, and haemoglobin has been continuously observed in astronauts during space missions. This phenomenon has been termed “spatial anaemia” and the underlying mechanisms causing this are still not clear. This experiment aims to determine the degree of ‘stress’ that the red blood cells have undergone to bring about cell damage.

Credits: James A. Sullivan - www.cellsalive.com
 
 
Mars base
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ESA's Aurora Programme has the goal of preparing Europe to play a key role in the future human exploration of Mars together with internatinal partners

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