SPACECRAFT SAFETY

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Jan 25 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission: Is NASA's Heat Shield Safe Enough?

NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a journey around the moon, but there's a catch. The Orion spacecraft, which will carry the crew, has a heat shield with a known issue. This heat shield is supposed to protect the astronauts from extreme heat when they return to Earth. The problem is, during a

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Jan 23 2026SCIENCE

Moon Mission: Is NASA's Orion Spacecraft Safe for Astronauts?

NASA is preparing to send astronauts on a moon mission using the Orion spacecraft, but there are concerns about its safety. The main issue is with the heat shield, which protects the spacecraft during reentry. The heat shield on the previous uncrewed test flight, Artemis I, showed unexpected damage.

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