Thermal Protection System (TPS)
GPTKB entity
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:satellite
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:TPS
|
| gptkbp:component |
gptkb:spacecraft_heat_shield
|
| gptkbp:consequence |
catastrophic loss of vehicle
|
| gptkbp:criticalFor |
safe reentry
|
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:NASA
|
| gptkbp:function |
thermal insulation
heat dissipation ablation |
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
gptkb:Mercury_program
|
| gptkbp:material |
ceramic tiles
ablative materials reinforced carbon-carbon flexible insulation blankets |
| gptkbp:notableFailure |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Columbia_disaster
|
| gptkbp:protectedBy |
atmospheric reentry
aerodynamic heating |
| gptkbp:purpose |
protect spacecraft from extreme heat
|
| gptkbp:subjectOf |
materials science research
aerospace engineering research |
| gptkbp:usedOn |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Orbiter
gptkb:satellite gptkb:Orion_spacecraft reentry vehicles Dragon capsule space capsules Starliner capsule |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Parker_Solar_Probe_mission
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Thermal Protection System (TPS)
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