Radiation-shielding vest aced Artemis I lunar test, could protect astronauts on moon and Mars missions

The Orion spacecraft’s radiation monitoring system confirmed the performance of the experimental radiation-shielding vest during the Artemis I mission's flight around the Moon in December 2022. Data collected indicated the vest successfully mitigated radiation exposure levels for the crew. This successful demonstration suggests a viable solution for safeguarding astronauts undertaking extended space voyages. The vest represents a critical advancement toward enabling human exploration beyond Earth orbit. NASA is now evaluating the results with plans to incorporate this technology into future lunar and Martian missions.