[net.space] Heat pipes on the shuttle

FISCHER@RUTGERS (12/29/82)

From: Ron <FISCHER at RUTGERS>
Anyone up on the newer technology going into keeping the space shuttle a solid
on reentry?

I had read something in a NASA publication about plans for double layer surface
with minimal attachment areas on the inner surface, various insulating
blankets, and heat pipes to even out temperatures.  This to replace the
not-too-sturdy tiles.

(ron)
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