The FSW-0 recoverable satellite used wood as its heat-shield

9 months ago by partner_boat_slug to c/todayilearned

A novel feature of the spacecraft's re-entry module was the use of impregnated oak, a natural material, as the ablative material for its heat shield.

(year: 1974)

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