Title: Effects of Ionising Radiations in Space: Safeguarding Human Life and Health
Abstract: Space radiation presents a formidable challenge to human life and health during space exploration. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the sources of space radiation, including galactic cosmic rays, solar radiation, and trapped radiation belts, highlighting their potential hazards to astronauts. Understanding these components is critical for assessing risks and ensuring the safety of long-term missions. The talk will also provide information on the advanced measurement technologies and methodologies employed to monitor space radiation, offering insights into how these systems help evaluate radiation exposure. Additionally, the biological effects of space radiation, from immediate cellular damage to long-term health implications such as cancer and degenerative diseases, will be explored. The presentation will emphasize the importance of real-time radiation monitoring (dosimetry) and the strategies used to protect astronauts from radiation exposure, including passive and active shielding. Furthermore, it will highlight the role of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS-02) experiment, which provides valuable data on cosmic radiation and contributes to our understanding of radiation's effects in space. The talk aims to illuminate current challenges and emerging solutions for safeguarding human life during extended space missions by linking these concepts