Study finds cosmic rays increased heart risks among Apollo astronauts
Thursday, July 28, 2016 - 09:31
in Astronomy & Space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Apollo astronauts who ventured to the moon are at five times greater risk of dying from heart disease than shuttle astronauts, U.S. researchers said on Thursday, citing the dangers of cosmic radiation beyond the Earth's magnetic field.