The Phosphene Chronicles

Does God really intend for us to explore the universe? Retinal flashes, known to medical scientists as "phosphenes" herald a major obstacle to manned missions beyond the protective geomagnetic umbrella of Earth. Each retinal flash indicates a "hit" to the brain of our astronauts from unseen cosmic particles passing through the walls of our spacecraft at near light speed.
But on the surface of the moon, well within our grasp, is an energy resource of unbelievable potential. The universe beckons us. We must go.