Balloons over Antarctica aim to solve space radiation mystery
globe is surrounded by two huge regions of charged particle like protons and electrons , and these areas are known as the Van Allen irradiation belts . These rap can mysteriously change their intensity , posing a threat to astronauts and sensitive electronics . To get to the bottom of what makes the Van Allen belt tick , two experiment will soon begin . The first is NASA ’s Radiation Belt Space Probes , which will send two satellites into space right above the equator ....