Van Allen Radiation Belt & Mars Mission
Now the important and interesting thing about these radiation belts is that they are known to affect solar cells, ICs and sensors on the satellites. The radiation is so intense that Hubble telescope turns off its sensors if it has to remain exposed to the radiation for an extended time.
Only the moon missions so far have been the human ventures beyond the Van Allen belts. I'm wondering if the Mars mission, where humans travel to Mars will be affected by these radiation belts. If yes, what will be the degree of the radiation astronauts will be exposed to? Will they be able to survive?