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shield

[sheeld] / ʃild /




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The Orion spacecraft’s heat shield will be tested in an intense re-entry to the Earth’s atmosphere.

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

The heat shield is made of a material called Avcoat that is supposed to melt away during re-entry, keeping the Orion crew capsule protected from intense temperatures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Pressure built up, which cracked the heat shield and ultimately resulted in larger pieces chipping off during the final reentry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“That is very unfortunate,” Flooffee-Fyr said, holding up a paw to shield his eyes from the spectacle.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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