Possible to Shield Astronauts from Cosmic Radiation?

[dimensionless]

Do we have the technology to properly shield astronauts on a mission to Mars from interplanetary radiation? How much of a health issue is this radiation?

 

[LURCH]

In the designs I've seen, the food and water for the voyage would be stored around the living chambers, and absorb most solar radiation. In addition, a very small led-lined compartment has been proposed for emegencies. If a solar flare is detected, the cosmonauts lock themselves in this room until the worst has passed.

Of course, protection on the planet's surface is also a challenge, and may be haredr to solve.

 

[SizarieldoR]

I read in a science journal, that the creation of a powerful magnetic field around the spaceship via superconductors would lower the danger of cosmic rays.

 

[dimensionless]

I read in a science journal, that the creation of a powerful magnetic field around the spaceship via superconductors would lower the danger of cosmic rays.

Yes, but I think that a magnetic field that strong might also interfere with ordinary body chemistry.

 

[dimensionless]

In the designs I've seen, the food and water for the voyage would be stored around the living chambers, and absorb most solar radiation. In addition, a very small led-lined compartment has been proposed for emegencies. If a solar flare is detected, the cosmonauts lock themselves in this room until the worst has passed.

Of course, protection on the planet's surface is also a challenge, and may be haredr to solve.

They still have to deal with cosmic radiation.

On the planet's surface they might just borrow into the ground.

 

[Farsight]

I don't think the problem is in the technology, dimensionless. It's the weight.

 

[LURCH]

I read in a science journal, that the creation of a powerful magnetic field around the spaceship via superconductors would lower the danger of cosmic rays.

That's an idea I once had, too. If the vehicle uses ion propulsion, the magnetic field for the engines might be used as shielding also.

 

[Intuitive]

Does anybody know if Superconductors let X-Rays pass as easly as the same Superconductors that are not in a Superconductive state?

Also, Please pose the same question for BEC states and not just Superconductors.

An honest answer will be sufficient.