Earth's Magnetosphere — David Southwood / Serious Science

Physicist David Southwood on how the magnetic field of Earth causes natural losses of spacecraft, the aurorae and why it’s important to study plasma physics.

'The magnetosphere both protects us but also contains high-energy radiation that's potentially dangerous. We have to understand where that radiation comes from and how we avoid it having a negative impact first of all on astronauts but also on spacecraft.'

David Southwood, Emeritus Professor of Physics, Imperial College London

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[agendafocus]

= There is such deep potential to be discovered through keen observation ~ much of the answers we seek can be reached within our own internal guidance system's reach }}} we astral travel from one dimension to another without radiation effects ... do we not ? Lets bring back those memories into the practical, more tangible realty - I trust you are on the " right path " it'll come to you as you least expect it !! Best regards, from a Canadian Senior ~

[royalegamer]

Why not use lead shielding on spacecraft?