Deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield assembly

An assembly comprising:

• a deployable first deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield comprising a first electromagnet configured to generate a first magnetic field;
• a deployable second deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield comprising a second electromagnet configured to generate a second magnetic field, wherein the first and second magnetic fields together define a primary magnetic field;
• and
• a spacecraft, wherein the first and second deployed electromagnetic radiation deflectors shield are each deployed to a distance away from the spacecraft such that the primary magnetic field does not interfere with the spacecraft.

A method for using a deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield comprising:

• deploying the deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield from a spacecraft, wherein the deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield is unattached to the spacecraft when deployed;
• moving the deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield into a desired position relative to the spacecraft;
• and
• generating a magnetic field to deflect radiation from the spacecraft, wherein the deployed electromagnetic radiation deflector shield is deployed to a distance such that the magnetic field does not interfere with the spacecraft.