Orion Heat Shield Flew Cooler Than Expected

Credit: U.S. Navy
An early look at data generated on the first flight of NASA’s Orion crew capsule suggests the vehicle’s large Avcoat heat shield experienced cooler-than-expected temperatures during atmospheric re-entry at a speed more than 80% of what future versions will encounter returning from the Moon. Before...

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