05. Will radiation affect our film? (A K2S Question)

From The Space Library

Yes, it affects film after several months in space. Since there is nothing to guard against direct sunlight in space, the radiation is greater and can cause the film, both before and after exposure, to break down more rapidly than it normally would.

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Answer provided by Barbara Morgan

Question and Answer extracted from the book Kids to Space - by Lonnie Schorer

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