Science
SpaceX is reinforcing heat shield of its Dragon spacecraft ahead of planned October flight – The Washington Post
The heat shield showed more erosion than expected on the Dragon capsule that returned from the International Space Station in August.
He said there was nothing to be concerned with at all times. The astronauts were safe, and the vehicle was working perfectly. The heat shield is a vital component of the spacecraft that protects the astronauts as they plunge through the thickening atmosphere, creating temperatures that reach as high as 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Still, the news of the heat shield redesign was concerning to some. Its probably just me a product of the dark days I lived through but I get shivers when a hear that hu…
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