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From the moment a Shuttle lifts off, SEC is on constant alert to inform NASAof any expected solar radiation that could harm the astronauts

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From the moment a Shuttle lifts off, SEC is on constant alert to inform NASAof any expected solar radiation that could harm the astronauts. Should it benecessary, astronauts are kept inside the Shuttle and in the most shielded part if necessary to avoid that radiation.

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Weather Service

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Weather Wonders

Space Weather