NASA's New Spaceplane Heatshield is Somehow Better than SpaceX Starship
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13:42: Outro
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NASA's New Spaceplane Heatshield is Somehow Better than SpaceX Starship
The greatest challenge in developing a fully reusable spacecraft lies in its thermal protection system—an obstacle even SpaceX founder Elon Musk has acknowledged as formidable.
Yet, a lesser-known company, Sierra Space, has achieved a remarkable breakthrough. They have engineered an entirely new heat shield for their Dream Chaser vehicle, enabling it to withstand multiple reentries while remaining fully reusable.
How did they accomplish this feat? What cutting-edge technology powers this innovation? Let’s dive in and explore.
NASA's New Spaceplane Heatshield is Somehow Better than SpaceX Starship
The greatest challenge in safely returning spacecraft to Earth is our atmosphere. While this protective shell shields us from cosmic rays and constant meteor showers, it also causes satellites with decayed orbits to burn up—unless they are equipped with specialized heat protection.
Despite its cutting-edge design, SpaceX’s Starship has struggled with this phase of re-entry, experiencing damage to its heat shield tiles, with some even detaching under the immense heat and pressure. This issue has raised concerns about the reliability and durability of current thermal protection systems, especially for vehicles designed for rapid reuse. However, Sierra Space may have found the solution.
NASA's New Spaceplane Heatshield is Somehow Better than SpaceX Starship
Sierra Space has recently partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a premier federally funded research center in Tennessee, to develop a revolutionary Thermal Protection System (TPS). This state-of-the-art technology is engineered to withstand the extreme heat of atmospheric re-entry while enabling high-frequency, reusable space missions. If successful, it could set a new standard for spacecraft durability and reusability.
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