Artemis I Mission Confirms Orion's Effective Radiation Shielding

New data from NASA's Artemis I mission reveals that the Orion spacecraft can protect astronauts from harmful radiation during deep space missions.

NASA's Artemis I mission, which carried mannequins Helga and Zohar, has provided promising data on radiation protection for future astronauts.
Radiation exposure within the Orion capsule varied significantly, with shielded areas offering up to four times better protection than unshielded areas.
A storm shelter within the Orion capsule can halve radiation exposure, making it a crucial safety feature during solar storms and Van Allen belt crossings.
Maneuvering the spacecraft, such as rotating it 90 degrees, can further reduce radiation exposure by 50% during critical phases of the mission.
The findings suggest that astronauts on future Artemis missions and even potential Mars expeditions can remain within NASA's safety limits for radiation exposure.