Method and device for magnetic space radiation shield providing isotropic protection

A radiation shield device for providing substantially isotropic radiation protection to an area, the radiation shield device comprising:

• a magnetic field generator comprising superconductive material for providing substantially isotropic radiation protection around the area to shield the area from radiation;
• a spike spaced apart from each magnetic field generator, extending from the area in a direction away from an interior of the area and configured to at least partially shape a magnetic field created by the magnetic field generator;
• and
• a thermal control system for controlling a temperature of the superconductive material.

A method of manufacturing a radiation shield device that provides isotropic radiation protection to an area, the method comprising the steps of:

• installing a solenoid of superconductive material around the area to be shielded from radiation, wherein at least one solenoid of superconductive material comprises at least one trapezoidal portion, and wherein the solenoid defines a central axis;
• providing a spike that is axially aligned with the central axis defined by the solenoid, that extends from the area in a direction away from an interior of the area and that is configured to at least partially shape a magnetic field created by the solenoid;
• and
• providing a thermal control system in thermal communication with the superconductive material.