Scene of Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon in 1969. Courtesy/NASA

AGU News:

A major concern for astronauts in space is exposure to radiation from galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles, which could potentially harm the central nervous system.

A new study finds that astronauts will be exposed to more radiation on the Moon’s surface and in deep space than they will be on Mars, creating a need for adequate shielding protection.

See the research here.