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radiation-exposure-risk

The chapter explores the biological risks of radiation in space, including DNA damage and cancer initiation.

1 chapter across 1 book

Red Mars (1992)Kim Stanley Robinson

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The chapter details a sudden solar flare emergency aboard a spacecraft en route to Mars, forcing the crew to quickly secure their environment and shelter in a radiation-safe chamber. The event highlights the dangers of space travel, particularly radiation exposure, and prompts a discussion led by Arkady about the social implications embedded in architectural design, advocating for new, more integrated and egalitarian living spaces on Mars.