NASA Craft to Face Heat-Shield Test on Its First Astronaut ...
1 day ago · NASA Craft to Face Heat-Shield Test on Its First Astronaut Flight Next Year The space agency aims to send four astronauts around the moon—and bring them safely home through intense …
NASA Shares Orion Heat Shield Findings, Updates Artemis Moon ...
Dec 5, 2024 · Experts discussed results of NASA’s investigation into its Orion spacecraft heat shield after it experienced an unexpected loss of charred material during re-entry of the Artemis I uncrewed …
The heat shield on NASA’s Orion... - The Wall Street Journal ...
1 day ago · The heat shield on NASA’s Orion spacecraft will face a major test next year when the space agency sends four astronauts around the moon and back on the Artemis II mission.
Lab tests heat shields for space - Phys.org
Oct 15, 2024 · "Typically, NASA missions test their heat shield materials at several different facilities with different capabilities before certifying the material for flight," said Brandon Smith, the lead ...
Defying the heat - SpaceNews
Jul 30, 2024 · Next year, NASA plans to start working on leveling up the HIAD technology to accommodate more than 3.4 metric tons of drag load, involving a heat shield between 16 and 20 …
Orion’s Fiery Return Sparks Urgent Heat Shield Overhaul at NASA
Dec 22, 2024 · The Orion heat shield uses tiles of the ablative material Avcoat to protect its crew during re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere. An ablator burns off in a controlled fashion, transferring heat …
NASA craft to face heat-shield test on its first ... - MSN
The space agency aims to send four astronauts around the moon early next year—and bring them safely home through intense heat.