NASA is set to begin stacking the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis II, but the launch may be delayed due to ongoing studies of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
The heat shield, crucial for protecting the Orion spacecraft during reentry, showed unexpected damage during Artemis I, sparking internal and independent investigations.
Catherine Koerner emphasized the complexity of the heat shield issue, stating, "There are a lot of complications associated with the heat shield, not only with identifying a root cause, but also figuring out a path forward once we identify that root cause."
Engineers are analyzing the thermodynamic and aerodynamic challenges faced by the Orion spacecraft during reentry, focusing on how heating and air resistance interact.
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