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Radiation Belts and Trapped Particles

Invisible clouds of particles orbit Earth. Scientists study them to protect our astronauts and our expensive satellite resources in space. This resource, designed for students, teachers and the interested public, describes these invisible, and sometimes deadly, clouds of particles.

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     Sounds from Space

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