Tag: Radiation
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Testing of electronic equipment for use in space at CERN’s HEARTS facility
The application of new technologies and high-performance electronics components in the space industry is rapidly increasing. CERN is developing its offer to support innovative aerospace organisations, including startups, needing high quality beams to carry out such testing.
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CERN‑MEDICIS: Pioneering radionuclides for precision medicine
CERN’s MEDICIS facility is contributing to the advancement of nuclear medicine by producing novel radionuclides for diagnosis and targeted therapy against tumours. In 2025, MEDICIS was granted approval by the CERN Council to supply mass‑separated radionuclides for clinical trials.
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CERN-developed technology monitoring radiation onboard International Space Station
A radiation monitor built using CERN technology was installed onboard the International Space Station in June 2025. The Scalable Radiation Monitor, made by Polish company SigmaLabs, uses CERN’s SpaceRadMon NG.