NASA Artemis II reentry April 10 tests Orion heat shield
NewsBytes | April 9, 2026 7:39 AM CST
Lockheed Martin revises Avcoat application method
After Artemis I's return in 2022 left its heat shield with over 100 cracks (thanks to too much Avcoat material), Lockheed Martin changed how the protective layer is applied.
This fix should help the shield handle extreme heat better and keep things cool inside for astronauts.
With these updates, Artemis II will be the first real test of the new design, with an actual crew on board this time.
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