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NASA reckons the Artemis II heat shield performed like a champ

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April 23, 2026 • 61 views
Original source: Theregister.com
NASA reckons the Artemis II heat shield performed like a champ

Good news for future missions as initial findings agree with agency's design decision Initial reports have confirmed NASA's assessment that the Orion heat shield kept the Artemis II crew safe during re-entry.…

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