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#1 Re: Interplanetary transportation » Radiation Protecion - What Sheilding is Adequate? » 2004-04-04 05:44:24

I was wondering, does anyone know precisely what the best shielding is for spacecraft to mars when it comes to storm shelters? I have seen estimates from 35g/cm2 to 500g/cm2 is required to shield against solar flares, could anyone elighten me on what value they think is most accurate and any other ideas on radiaiton shielding, for example, having water around radiation shelters, etc.

#2 Re: Human missions » Getting there! - Discussion about the First Manned Craft » 2004-04-03 07:34:17

Hi.  I am busy drawing up designs for a spacecraft (it's for a college project), I have so far got all the basics, etc.  But I would be interested in what people think are the best systems to install, best propulsion, best life support ideas, etc. Because I have been looking around this board and though you all discuss different aspects about the first manned craft to go to Mars, all your thoughts are very disjointed and you lack focus, so I guess apart from getting aid for my Project I guess I would like to aid in focusing all your thoughts into one thread, because you all talk about getting something done, but none of you get beyond the basic ideas before you break into arguements or focus too much on the lesser aspects.  So I would appreciate any ideas and help and also If you really want to discuss ideas about future Mars craft give me an e-mail, ok?

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