Space Radiobiology

Christine Elisabeth Hellweg, Carmen Arena, Sarah Baatout, Bjorn Baselet, Kristina Beblo-Vranesevic, Nicol Caplin, Richard Coos, Fabiana Da Pieve, Veronica De Micco, Nicolas Foray, Boris Hespeels, Anne Catherine Heuskin, Jessica Kronenberg, Tetyana Milojevic, Silvana Miranda, Victoria Moris, Sébastien Penninckx, Wilhelmina E. Radstake, Emil Rehnberg, Petra RettbergKevin Tabury, Karine Van Doninck, Olivier Van Hoey, Guillaume Vogin, Yehoshua Socol*

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Abstract

The study of the biologic effects of space radiation is considered a “hot topic,” with increased interest in the past years. In this chapter, the unique characteristics of the space radiation environment will be covered, from their history, characterization, and biological effects to the research that has been and is being conducted in the field. After a short introduction, you will learn the origin and characterization of the different types of space radiation and the use of mathematical models for the prediction of the radiation doses during different mission scenarios and estimate the biological risks due to this exposure. Following this, the acute, chronic, and late effects of radiation exposure in the human body are discussed before going into the detailed biomolecular changes affecting cells and tissues, and in which ways they differ from other types of radiation exposure. The next sections of this chapter are dedicated to the vast research that has been developed through the years concerning space radiation biology, from small animals to plant models and 3D cell cultures, the use of extremophiles in the study of radiation resistance mechanisms to the importance of ground-based irradiation facilities to simulate and study the space environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRadiobiology Textbook
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages503-569
Number of pages67
ISBN (Electronic)9783031188107
ISBN (Print)9783031188091
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Cancer risk
  • Cataract
  • Chromosomal aberrations
  • Galactic cosmic rays (GCR)
  • Light flashes
  • Monte Carlo methods
  • Particle accelerators
  • Radiation belts
  • Solar particle events (SPE)

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