In this work, we aim to increase the efficiency of radiation shielding for the interiors of spacecraft (Orion), space stations (Lunar Orbital Platform Gateway) and deep space habitats for manned missions to the Moon and Mars. We aim to increase the efficiency by minimizing the mass of the applied shielding for the radiation exposures occurring during a given mission and the required level of protection against well-defined radiation damage (measurable and well-estimated by model calculations). To achieve this, we aim to optimize the material characteristics (chemical composition, material structure forms, layering and geometry) of various radiation shielding materials. ATOMKI participates in the work primarily through model calculations and accelerator testing.

Partners of the consortium: Genevation Aircraft Ltd, Thales Alenia Space, University of Debrecen, HUN-REN ATOMKI

Total budget: 300,000 EUR, from which ATOMKI received: 60,000 EUR