shield
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That will set up the capsule to dive into the Earth’s atmosphere, putting to the test a heat shield designed to protect the ship and astronauts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
"We have high confidence in the system and the heat shield and the parachutes and the recovery systems we put together," Kshatriya said.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Space agency officials’ blood pressure was further elevated as experts closely watched the performance of the craft’s heat shield — which astronauts rely on to slow them down and keep temperatures livable.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
After splashdown, a separate Armstrong Flight Research Center team will collect a fortified sensor affixed to the exterior of the capsule that is designed to study the heat shield up close.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
His head thrashes from side to side on the pillow, one of his hurt hands coming up to shield his closed eyes.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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