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Cosmic Rays

Resources

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Physics Videos

Astronauts Anne McClain and David Saint-Jacques

Space Videos

Eruption on the surface of the Sun

What are Cosmic Rays?

This backgrounder has information about both cosmic & neutron radiation.

Cartoon aircraft in flight

Cosmic Radiation and Aviation

Learn how people came to understand the source of cosmic radiation, as well as how this radiation impacts those who work in and travel on airplanes.