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Black reusable insulation tiles shielded the entire underside of the Space Shuttle orbiter, as well as portions of the vertical tail, wings, and forward and aft fuselage where temperatures reached 1,200-2,300 degrees F (650-1,260 degrees C) during re-entry into the atmosphere. About 23,000 High-Temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (HRSI) tiles were used on those areas of the Shuttle that sustained very high temperatures during descent. Each tile had a unique part number and shape related to its precise location on the orbiter. This tile was meant to be placed on the wings' lower elevons.

NASA transferred a number of unused tiles to the Museum when the Shuttle program ended in 2012.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type SPACECRAFT-Crewed-Parts & Structural Components Manufacturer Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
 Dimensions 3-D (L x W x H) (Weight: 327 grams): 14.9 × 14.9 × 6.7cm (5 7/8 × 5 7/8 × 2 5/8 in.)
 Materials Ceramic Bonded Silica Fiber
Black-Glazed Borosilicate Glass Coating
Nomex Felt
Vucanized Silicone (RTV)
Adhesive
Plastic
Paint
Paper
Ink
 Inventory Number A20140004000 Credit Line Transferred from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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