Lunar Radiation Shielding

Lunar Radiation Shielding is a space design control that reduces exposure from charged particles and solar events for Moon surface and cislunar mission operations. It uses material selection, safe modes, and exposure modeling so teams can protect electronics and crews from known hazards while keeping evidence, reliability, and public-safe operational boundaries clear.

“The mission team used Lunar Radiation Shielding when the lander crossed into a polar shadow region, so the team could protect electronics and crews from known hazards before the next mission decision point.”