NASA NTRS · 19830000051
Shell-Tile Thermal-Protection System
Abstract
Durable shell-tile thermal-protection system consists of interlocking upper and lower hard caps, incorporating appropriate stiffeners and enclosing lightweight fibrous insulation. New shell tile more durable than reusable surface insulation (RSI) currently used on Space Shuttle orbiter.
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Macconochie, I. O., Lowson, A. G., Kelly, H. N.. 1983-08-01. Shell-Tile Thermal-Protection System. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830000051
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