From the BBC: Lunar dust 'may harm astronauts'...

[espacetickets]

Scientists are investigating the possible threat posed to astronauts by inhaling lunar dust. <br /><br />A study suggests the smallest particles in lunar dust might be toxic, if comparisons with dust inhalation cases on Earth apply. <br /><br />Astronaut Harrison H (Jack) Schmitt, the last man to step on to the Moon in Apollo 17, complained of "lunar dust hay fever" when his dirty space suit contaminated the habitation module after an energetic foray on the lunar surface.<br /><br />MY QUESTION IS... if one Astronaut has complained - where is the data about ALL of the Astronauts? Any thoughts on this? Link to the BBC article. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6460089.stm<br /><br /><br />Tony Webb<br />eSpaceTickets<br />http://www.eSpaceTickets.com<br /><br />Celebrate World Space Week 2007 <br />50th Year of Space Flight - <br />Win a guaranteed flight to the <br />Edge of Space in a MiG-31 Foxhound<br />and (2) Zero Gravity flights. <br />

 

[JonClarke]

Tony <br /><br />Well spotted! Already being discussed here<br /><br />I am locking this thread to avoid dispersal of discussion across two threads.<br /><br />Jon <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <p><em>Whether we become a multi-planet species with unlimited horizons, or are forever confined to Earth will be decided in the twenty-first century amid the vast plains, rugged canyons and lofty mountains of Mars</em>  Arthur Clarke</p> </div>