Less radiation in inner Van Allen belt than previously believed
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 15:02
in Astronomy & Space
The inner Van Allen belt has less radiation than previously believed, according to a recent study. Observations from NASA's Van Allen probes show the fastest, most energetic electrons in the inner radiation belt are actually much rarer and harder to find than scientists expected. This is good news for spacecraft that are orbiting in the region and can be damaged by high levels of radiation.