A question?

[Zadok001]

And to answer your other sort-of question, no, leaving the magnetic field of Earth is not fatal. We did it on the Moon missions. The Moon has no magnetic field of its own. The magnetic field of Earth doesn't keep our nervous systems running. It DOES protect us from some of the side effects of solar flares. Hence, a journey into deep space would require shielding against the flares.

 

[fragmentsofdreams]

Originally posted by ikester7579
 

You have to remember. They went directly from one feild to another. The moon is held in orbit by the earth's magnetic field and it's own magnetic field. So no one really knows what happens when we go beyond that point. Man, I'd hate to be the first one to try it. Sounds like it might be a one way trip.

The moon does not have its own magnetic field. NASA was worried that their would be a burst of solar radiation during the moonwalks which would kill the astronauts because they were outside the earth's magnetic field.

The moon is held in orbit by the earth's gravitational field.

 

[Yinlowang]

Hey guys look at the new M2P2 concepts. It is a magnetic protection system that also provides thrust for the spacecraft. It makes a big magnetic bubble arround the spacecraft and the solar wind pushes it. pretty cool stuff.

 

http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast04oct_1.htm

 

[lithium.]

Originally posted by Yinlowang
Hey guys look at the new M2P2 concepts. It is a magnetic protection system that also provides thrust for the spacecraft. It makes a big magnetic bubble arround the spacecraft and the solar wind pushes it. pretty cool stuff.

 

http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast04oct_1.htm

I have seen something about this on the discovery channel. I want a flying saucer!

 

[MartinM]

Methinks somebody's being reading too much Carl Baugh...

 

[dnich163]

Not a thing
David

 

[Orihalcon]

it was answered by a lot of people already, but here's some more things to think about:

1. the magnetic field of the earth is very different at the poles and equator and most places in between
2. it has about the strength of fridge magnet on your body
3. people have worked in very intense magnetic fields, including things like the electromagnet at scrapyards, scientific research, maglev trains, etc. that would, at least, nullify the effects of earth's magnetic field for a while. no ill effects.