That's when crew members started to spot big cracks on Orion's lower surface, where the capsule's exterior bonds to its heat shield. But why wouldn't a shield that has endured temperatures of ...

That’s when crew members started to spot big cracks on Orion’s lower surface, where the capsule’s exterior bonds to its heat shield. But why wouldn’t a shield that has endured temperatures ...

Atmos Space Cargo's Phoenix 1 mission marks Europe's entry into space return technology, with rapid prototyping and multinational collaboration leading the way.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the delays are needed to revise the Orion crew capsule's re-entry trajectory to reduce stress and prevent the sort of unexpected heat shield damage seen after ...

"Based on the data, we have decided—NASA unanimously and our decision-makers—to move forward with the current Artemis II Orion capsule and heat shield, with a modified entry trajectory," said ...

The mission was a success but follow-up inspections of the capsule revealed an unexpected performance from its heat shield. During Orion’s reentry through Earth’s atmosphere, the spacecraft ...

NASA announced last week that the next two Artemis missions will be delayed again following the discovery of Orion's capsule heat shield cracked and chipped away in places during the Artemis I ...

The company’s inaugural mission was designed to test the capsule’s heat shield during reentry. In doing so, ATMOS is hoping to develop a capsule capable of carrying out research in orbit and ...

That’s when crew members started to spot big cracks on Orion’s lower surface, where the capsule’s exterior bonds to its heat shield. But why wouldn’t a shield that has endured temperatures ...