BESTalain – Deep Space Radioprotector: Harnessing and Optimising Nature’s Radiation Shield to Protect Astronauts in Deep Space

Radiation is one of the greatest barriers to human space exploration. Beyond Earth’s magnetic field, high-energy particles damage cells and threaten astronaut health – with no effective pharmacological solution yet available. BESTalain addresses this gap by developing radioprotective compounds inspired by natural pigments, then optimising them through advanced pharmaceutical chemistry. The result: a safe, orally administered radioprotector purpose-built for astronauts, with future potential in aviation, nuclear medicine and emergency response.

Benefits:

• Effective, safe and practical pharmacological protection against space radiation, unlike any currently approved treatment.
• Orally administered, it protects cells without impairing cognition, coordination or immune function, fulfilling critical requirements for space medicine.
• Radiation dose limits can be mitigated, enabling missions to be extended in terms of both duration and destination.