NASA has determined that trapped gases inside the Orion spacecraft’s heat shield caused unexpected damage during the uncrewed ...
The damage to the Orion capsule from the Artemis I mission is already top of mind for NASA as it works to make the Artemis II mission safe for humans. But a new agency report revealed the extent of ...
NASA engineers altered the descent trajectory for Artemis II to reduce heat buildup and lower the risk to the capsule and its ...
When Artemis II reenters earth's atmosphere, NASA will test out a new trajectory, calculated after the heat shield for its ...
Concerns arise over NASA's Artemis II mission as a flawed heat shield design sparks debate on astronaut safety. Experts weigh ...
The heat shield on the Artemis I Orion spacecraft unexpectedly cracked and charred during reentry. An investigation found that a "skip reentry" maneuver caused heat and pressure to build up, damaging ...