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Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

Do Astronauts Need Sunscreen in Space?

BrainStuff

February 7, 20256m 40s

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Show Notes

Ultraviolet (UV) light is both useful and hazardous. Learn why sunscreen is helpful on Earth but not in space in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/do-astronauts-need-sunscreen-in-space.htm

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Topics

spacehistoryelectromagnetic spectrumlightultravioletuvsunburnradiation poisoningcosmic raysmagnetosphereblacklightsunblock