/sci/ - Science & Math

What kind of deadly radiation does Jupiter produce, which requires shielding on it's moons for humans to survive? What kind of radiation is dangerous to human health, other than electromagnetic ionizing radiation (Some ultraviolet rays, X-Rays, Gamma rays)?

Is it possible to survive by working on a part-time job? What is the average monthly salary for this type of jobs?

Suggest me some good science documentaries which explore other planets and talk about the planets' atmosphere, resources etc.

Interested in space colonization?
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What resources could be returned from space to Earth for profit?

Just as an intellectual exercise, I've been thinking about practicalities involved in space colonization. Specifically, the asteroids. I've read a great deal of the classic speculative fiction about the kinds of environments and people that may end up in the asteroid belt, but I wanted to pose a question to someone with more engineering/astrophysics understanding than I.

In movies, whenever colonies like that are shown, they're invariably on surface of the asteroid. Granted, I would guess this looks better from a film-making perspective, but is it safe/best, as opposed to digging into the rock for habitation?

Pros of surface:
- Build colony modules elsewhere and transport them in
- Nice view
- No extra digging involved

Pros of inside:
- shielding from radiation and debris
- Easier to maintain

What's yout opinion on the matter?