NASA Ames Helps SpaceX Develop Dragon's Heat Shield

Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) is preparing for its second
Commercial Orbital Transportation Services demonstration to show that
private industry can build and launch spacecraft on regular cargo
resupply missions to the International Space Station.
After spending three weeks in space, Dragon will undock and reenter the
Earth's atmosphere. Unlike other unmanned missions to the station,
Dragon is equipped with a heat shield to survive the fiery plunge.
NASA Ames Research Center used its expertise and unique Arc Jet
facilities to help design and develop PICA-X, the lightweight heat
shield material aboard Dragon.
For more information about NASA Ames, visit http://www.nasa.gov/ames

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