Inflatable Heat Shield

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NASA to Share First Results of Inflatable Heat Shield Technology Test

NASA will host a media briefing on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. EST to share early results from the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) technology demonstration. Audio of the call will stream live on the agency’s website. The LOFTID demonstration took place Nov. 10. About one hour after launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas…