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In reply to the discussion: Wanted: Married Couple for Private Mars Voyage in 2018 [View all]jimlup
(7,968 posts)12. So you preferentially shield some areas...
I guess I'm interested in the calculations. I'd like to see how far off the numbers are. I guess I could look at it myself. I'm sure that the date for interplanetary radiation profile is on the web.
I'd construct a special hardened area for sleeping and to stay in during a "storm" and then a lighter area for normal activities. I don't think carbon nanotubes would provide enough radiation protection. Certainly no more than carbon fiber itself.
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Wife could get pregnant and give birth in 501 days--it just occurred to me.
Peace Patriot
Feb 2013
#18
Government agencies are too risk averse today to attempt something of this nature.
Neurotica
Feb 2013
#22
When they say "middle-aged", they may well mean "post-menopausal" for the woman
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2013
#26