05. Do we need to wear sunblock inside the spacecraft? (A K2S Question)

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The spacecraft blocks the UVR from reaching the astronaut so sunblock is not necessary unless the astronaut goes to a porthole or window that allows UVR through. Special UVR filters are placed over the windows to prevent damaging UVR from coming in, but may be removed if needed for special optical instruments.

Answer provided by Dr. Jonathan B. Clark


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