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NASA decides on Orion heat shield for Artemis II mission

arstechnica.com — September 5, 2024, 12:01 AM UTC

Summary: NASA is evaluating the heat shield of the Orion spacecraft ahead of the Artemis II mission, scheduled for September 2025. Following damage observed during the Artemis I mission, an independent review team has concluded its analysis. NASA faces two options: use the existing heat shield or redesign it, which could delay the mission. The final decision will be made by NASA's senior leadership.

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