NASA new crew capsule, whose 1st test flight in Dec. 2015 will test re-entry from high orbit, must endure temperatures of up to 4000° F on re-entry. NASA heat shield engineer Molly White explains why temperatures soar.
NASA new crew capsule, whose 1st test flight in Dec. 2015 will test re-entry from high orbit, must endure temperatures of up to 4000° F on re-entry. NASA heat shield engineer Molly White explains why temperatures soar.