Thermal protection materials and systems (TPS) have been critical to fulfilling humankind's desire to explore space. Composite and ceramic materials have enable the early missions to orbit, the moon, the space station, Mars with robots, and sample return. Crewed missions to Mars are being considered, and this places even more demands on TPS materials. This talk will give some history on the materials used for earth and planetary entry and the demands placed upon such materials. TPs needs for future missions, especially to Mars, will be identified and potential solutions discussed.
Thermal Protection Materials and Systems: Where Have We Been, Where are We Going?
International Conference and Exposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites ; 2016 ; Daytona Beach, FL, United States
2016-01-24
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