The Space Shuttle Orbiter Thermal Protection System materials, design approaches associated with each material, and the operational performance experienced during fifty-five successful flights are described. The flights to date indicate that the thermal and structural design requirements were met and that the overall performance was outstanding.
Space Shuttle Orbiter Thermal Protection System Design and Flight Experience
1993
20 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Shuttle Orbiter Active Thermal Control Subsystem Design and Flight Experience
SAE Technical Papers | 1991
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