Space Environment
Understand the unique conditions and challenges of the space environment. From microgravity to radiation, explore what makes space different from Earth.
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Microgravity
The near-weightless environment experienced in space.
•Free Fall: Continuous state of falling
•Fluid Behavior: Surface tension effects
•Material Properties: Different behavior
•Human Adaptation: Body changes
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Vacuum of Space
The absence of atmosphere and pressure in space.
•Pressure Effects: Rapid decompression
•Temperature Extremes: No heat transfer
•Material Behavior: Outgassing
•Life Support: Essential systems
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Space Radiation
The various forms of radiation present in space.
•Solar Radiation: From the Sun
•Cosmic Rays: High-energy particles
•Van Allen Belts: Earth's radiation belts
•Health Effects: Protection needed
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Temperature Extremes
The extreme temperature variations in space.
•Direct Sunlight: Up to 250°F (121°C)
•Shadow Regions: Below -250°F (-157°C)
•Thermal Control: Active and passive
•Material Effects: Expansion and contraction
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Space Debris
The man-made objects and natural particles in space.
•Orbital Debris: Defunct satellites
•Meteoroids: Natural particles
•Collision Risks: Impact hazards
•Debris Mitigation: Clean-up efforts
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Magnetic Fields
The magnetic environments in space.
•Earth's Field: Protection from radiation
•Solar Magnetic: Sun's influence
•Planetary Fields: Other worlds
•Navigation: Magnetic orientation