This graphic shows the flux of radiation detected by NASA Mars Science Laboratory on the trip from Earth to Mars; the spikes in radiation levels occurred because of large solar energetic particle events caused by giant flares on the sun.
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Title: Radiation Levels on the Way to Mars
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech
Date Created: 2012-08-02
Rights: JPL
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