NASA Mars Mission Faces Setback After Heat Shield Cracks Under Pressure
The heat shield, which is as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month. NASA will now have to build a replacement.
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The heat shield, which is as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month. NASA will now have to build a replacement.
Read more on NPR
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