The heat shield, made of material that’s as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month.
(Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
The heat shield, made of material that’s as light as balsa wood but can withstand temperatures of nearly 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit, broke during testing earlier this month.
(Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech)