heat shield
noun
: a barrier of ablative material to protect a space capsule from heat on its entry into an atmosphere
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To avoid the fate of the mythological Greek figure Icarus, the spacecraft comes with a heat shield that will keep its sensitive instruments just above room temperature, at roughly 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
The probe is equipped with a 4.5-inch-thick heat shield made of a carbon-composite material, which can withstand temperatures up to 2,500 F while keeping the spacecraft instruments at a comfortable temperature, despite its proximity to our roiling star.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The news of the delay comes after a lengthy investigation into issues related to the Orion spacecraft's heat shield that were uncovered during an uncrewed test mission in late 2022.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The new design is focused on rapid reusability, with easier access and serviceability to components of the engines and heat shield.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
The probe is equipped with a 4.5-inch-thick heat shield made of a carbon-composite material, which can withstand temperatures up to 2,500 F while keeping the spacecraft instruments at a comfortable temperature, despite its proximity to our roiling star.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
The news of the delay comes after a lengthy investigation into issues related to the Orion spacecraft's heat shield that were uncovered during an uncrewed test mission in late 2022.
—Brendan Byrne, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The new design is focused on rapid reusability, with easier access and serviceability to components of the engines and heat shield.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Heat shield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20shield. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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