Metallic thermal protection system panel evaluated for use on the X-33 reusable launch vehicle; trapezoidal panel with matte black outer surface of coated Inconel honeycomb sandwich; lipped frame along edges; titanium inner panel attached to a lozenge-shaped pad of fibrous insulation covered with textured titanium foil; small round window near center of pad. Created by Eric Long Date Created 05/10/2016 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Engineers; Human Spaceflight; Launch Vehicles; Solar System; Space Rights and Restrictions CC0
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