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Space X-Rays of Humans

Updated 2026-07-15 14:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Scientists have taken the first X-rays of humans in space, a development that could enhance safety for long-duration missions like a crewed Mars mission.

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Scientific American

See the first X-rays of humans taken in space

Equipping spacecraft with X-ray machines could boost safety for long-duration spaceflights—like a crewed mission to Mars

2026-07-15 13:00 UTC