Inflatable Heat Shield Withstands Hypersonic Reentry Speeds

Inflatable Heat Shield Withstands Hypersonic Reentry Speeds

NASA conducted a test on one of its newest technologies

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 18th, 2012
NASA Gets Ready to Test Inflatable Heat Shield

NASA Gets Ready to Test Inflatable Heat Shield

The agency says it could be employed on spacecraft returning home