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TPS Ablator Technologies for Interplanetary SpacecraftThis slide presentation reviews the status of Thermal Protection System (TPS) Ablator technologies and the preparation for use in interplanetary spacecraft. NASA does not have adequate TPS ablatives and sufficient selection for planned missions. It includes a comparison of shuttle and interplanetary TPS requirements, the status of mainline TPS charring ablator materials, a summary of JSC SBIR accomplishments in developing advanced charring ablators and the benefits of SBIR Ablator/fabrication technology.
Document ID
20100042593
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Curry, Donald M. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 2004
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-8459
Report Number: JSC-CN-8459
Meeting Information
Meeting: Transformational Systems Concepts and Technologies for Future Space Missions
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: March 1, 2004
End Date: March 3, 2004
Sponsors: NASA Langley Research Center, NASA Johnson Space Center
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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