NASA NTRS · 19950017378
Outgassing products from orbiter TPS materials
Abstract
The Space Transportation System (STS) orbiters are known to be significant sources of outgassing in low earth orbit (LEO). Infrared and mass spectra of residues and outgassing from orbiter thermal protection tile and an external blanket are presented. Several sources of methyl and phenyl methyl silicones are identified. About fifty pounds of silicones are estimated to be outgassed during an STS mission.
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Harvey, Gale A., Lash, Tom J., Rawls, J. Richard. 1995-02-01. Outgassing products from orbiter TPS materials. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19950017378
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