Space Shuttle Orbital Thermal Protection System Movie Review 1980

An examination of the Space Shuttle's Thermal Protection System used to protect the Shuttle during launch and reentry. The video describes the types of materials used in the construction of the system, especially the silica fiber tiles.

Distribution

NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Media Resource Center, 2101 NASA Rd. 1, Bldg. 423/AP32, Houston, TX 77058-3696, Phone: (281)483-4231, Fax: (281)483-2848, Email: jrussell@gp401.jsc.nasa.gov, URL: http://nasastore.jsc.nasa.gov

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Running time 5 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Space Exploration, Technology

Producer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)