Magnetic Bubble Could Protect Astronauts

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A proposed magnetic bubble could potentially protect astronauts from solar wind in space. The effectiveness of this technology against the Van Allen radiation belts is questioned, as these belts are not considered highly harmful. Historical data shows that 18 astronauts have safely traversed the belts without noticeable effects. While the magnetic bubble may provide additional shielding, the radiation from the Van Allen belts is generally deemed manageable. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for further exploration of radiation protection technologies in space travel.
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Here's some news about how a proposed magnetic bubble could protect astronauts in space against the solar wind:

http://www.physorg.com/news145004546.html

My question is - will it also work against the Van Allen radiation belt?
 
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The Van Allen belts are not that harmful. 18 astronauts have passed through them twice (to and from the moon) with no noticeable effects. Although this device should help shield the astronauts from the radiation in the VA belts, it's not that harmful in the first place.

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