Shuttle Thermal Protection
October 20, 2008
When the Space Shuttle reenters earth’s atmosphere, it needs protection from the heat. See how NASA’s shielding allows the Shuttle to go through reentry over and over again.
credit: NASA
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Environment, Human spaceflight, Space, Space exploration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Space Shuttle Columbia, Space Shuttle thermal protection system, NASA, Atmospheric reentry, Space Shuttle, Spaceflight, Manned spacecraft, Space Shuttle program, Technology Internet
