Red threat: Martian dust It is a mixture of various substances like silica, gypsum, nadchlorans and nanophase iron oxides (giving the planet a red color). Covers the entire surface of Mars and according to the latest research published in the GEOHEHALTH journal may constitute danger to astronautswho land there. – The biggest threat is the risk to the lungs of astronauts. Because the dust is so fine, it is expected that it will remain in the lungs of astronauts, and some of it will be absorbed into the bloodstream – said one of the authors of the study Justin Wang.
Not only lungs: Nadchlorans can lead to thyroid dysfunction and aplastic anemia (deficiency of cell production). Dust particles also have a sharp shape that is irritating to mucous membranes. Dust easily rises, they happen global storms dust. You can easily get into any gap. This also a threat to the functioning of vehicles and other equipmentimportant for the safety of astronauts. “Quick evacuation back to Earth is excluded, so it is necessary to have full medical ability locally on the surface,” said Jonathan Eastwood, a professor of cosmic physics at Imperial College London.
Space solutions: The simplest method of protection is filtration and regular cleaning of the ship's cab and equipment. Another idea is devices that facilitate the repulsion of electrostatic charges. But The filters are also worn out Especially with such intensive use, and in addition they should be regularly cleaned from dangerous elements such as arsen or cadmium. For now, however, it does not seem that the mission on Mars quickly came to fruition – despite Elon Musk, her hot supporter, in the immediate vicinity Donald Trump. So there is still some time to solve the dust problem.
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Source: CNN