
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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NASA ID
PIA15955
Date Created
August 2, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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