Apollo Heat Shield Uncrated After 35 Years, Helps New Crew Vehicle Design
Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 09:35
in Physics & Chemistry
NASA scientists developing the next generation of exploration vehicles and heat shields for NASA's Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle experienced "Christmas in July" when they uncrated the heat shields used on the Apollo missions some 35 years ago. These shields now are being analyzed to help with the development and engineering process.