NASA’s Orion Capsule Built To Withstand 6000° F | Video
Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 11:00
in Astronomy & Space
NASA new crew capsule, whose 1st test flight in Dec. 2015 will test re-entry from high orbit, must endure temperatures of up to 4000° F on re-entry. NASA heat shield engineer Molly White explains why temperatures soar.