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Reusable thermal protection system development: A prospectiveThe state of the art in passive reusable thermal protection system materials is described. Development of the Space Shuttle Orbiter, which was the first reusable vehicle, is discussed. The thermal protection materials and given concepts and some of the shuttle development and manufacturing problems are described. Evolution of a family of grid and flexible ceramic external insulation materials from the initial shuttle concept in the early 1970's to the present time is described. The important properties and their evolution are documented. Application of these materials to vehicles currently being developed and plans for research to meet the space programs future needs are summarized.
Document ID
19930003260
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Goldstein, Howard (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Current Technology for Thermal Protection Systems
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
93N12448
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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