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NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter? – Go Health Pro

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NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter? – Go Health Pro

“We have since determined that while the capsule was dipping in and out of the atmosphere, as part of that planned skip entry, heat accumulated inside the heat shield outer layer, leading to gases forming and becoming trapped inside the heat shield,” said Pam Melroy, NASA’s deputy administrator. “This caused internal pressure to build up … Read more

For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret – Go Health Pro

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For some reason, NASA is treating Orion’s heat shield problems as a secret – Go Health Pro

This capability makes the arc jet test facility unique in the world, but it still can’t fully replicate the stresses a spacecraft’s heat shield undergoes during reentry. There are some things that are just unknowable until you fly, said Victor Glover, pilot of the Artemis II mission, in an interview with Ars earlier this year. … Read more

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