Israeli firm’s space vest to protect astronauts from solar storm radiation
Tests show the AstroRad top could reduce exposure by up to 60% on missions to Mars or the Moon
Assessment
A radiation shielding vest tested for deep space missions could change how astronauts survive solar storms. The 60 percent exposure reduction might make extended lunar or Martian stays more feasible. What remains unclear is how the vest performs during the most intense solar events and whether its weight or mobility constraints offset the protection gain.