heat shield

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Their return journey will test an upgraded heat shield during the capsule's fiery re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The upper stage has several test objectives, including cargo deployment and heat shield development.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

This data will help pinpoint when minor surface changes occurred and provide deeper insight into how the heat shield behaved under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Which explains the recycling of the Artemis I heat shield, despite the charring incurred, albeit with a modified re-entry approach intended to reduce the stress on the module.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

I think as the heat shield breaks away, and the floor below Fly and me drops, allowing my bottom cameras to view Mars for the very first time.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga