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Sun-Earth Day 2008: Space Weather Around the World

Sun-Earth Day 2008: Space Weather Around the World

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Dr. John F. Cooper-Heliospheric Physics Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-the Sun is approaching its appearance above the horizon.

Dr. John F. Cooper-Heliospheric Physics Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center-the Sun is approaching its appearance above the horizon. Photo Credit - Jay Friedlander

Space Weather Fact

The largest, single, challenge for astronauts traveling to Mars will be to overcome exposure to solar storms and radiation.

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