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>>11977442
thats because its fucking relevant with how NASA's directives change on a whim with each and every new administration, and if you haven't noticed we are approaching the crossroads shortly

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-selects-first-science-instruments-to-send-to-gateway

>The radiation instrument package, built by the European Space Agency (ESA), will help provide an understanding of how to keep astronauts safe by monitoring the radiation exposure in Gateway’s unique orbit.

>The space weather instrument suite, built by NASA, will observe solar particles and solar wind created by the Sun. As we move deeper into space, human and robotic explorers face greater challenges from the sometimes violent and unpredictable outbursts of the Sun. The space weather instrument suite will gather data and enhance our ability to forecast events originating from the Sun that could affect our astronauts on and around the Moon as well as on future missions to Mars.