Mars trip would deliver big radiation dose
Curiosity instrument confirms expectation of major exposures
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TEST FLIGHT The Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft (illustrated) carried the Curiosity rover to Mars. The rover has an instrument that was able to measure radiation levels on the months-long flight.
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