Problems with living outside the Heliosphere?

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Voyager 1 has exited the Heliosphere, exposing it to high-energy particles, galactic winds, and cosmic rays. The discussion raises concerns about whether these conditions would pose greater risks to human life compared to those within the Solar System. A space station in orbit around Neptune could potentially support life, but would require advanced solutions to cope with the harsh interstellar environment. Effective strategies might include enhanced radiation shielding or magnetic systems to deflect stellar winds. Overall, understanding the levels of cosmic radiation and developing protective measures are crucial for future space habitation beyond the Heliosphere.
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So, Voyager 1 appears to have finally made it outside of the Heliosphere, and is now encountering high energy particles, galactic wind, cosmic rays, etc.

Are these likely to be more dangerous to human life than the conditions faced inside the Solar system, or would a space station capable of surviving in (for example) orbit around Neptune be able to support life in the interstellar medium? If it is, how would a station cope with the local conditions in order to support life - more radiation shielding, or using magnetism or similar to redirect the stellar wind, or some other solution?
 
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