2007-05-25 04:55:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The orbit of the international space station is low enough to still be protected from radiation by the Earth's magnetic field. However, because of the extreme altitude, the ISS astronauts are exposed to slightly more radiation than we are here on solid ground. It is not enough, however, to cause any health problems.
2007-05-25 17:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by libaram 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Earth's magnetic field provides some protection. And, as someone else has noted, people wouldn't be working there if it wasn't.
2007-05-25 05:07:17 · answer #2 · answered by Randy G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well enough I suppose. At least I have never heard of radiation problems being publicly reported.
2007-05-25 05:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is grounded to the Earth's magnetic field by some instruments above the Unity module.
2007-05-25 05:37:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it wasn't, people wouldn't be spending months in it.
2007-05-25 04:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jason T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think they thought of that!! Oh, no!!! We must warn the astronauts!!!! They'll all be killed!!!!!!!!
SHEEESH!
2007-05-29 07:37:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it wasn't, there would be a lot more dead astronauts.
2007-05-25 16:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋