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To: kosciusko51

*cough cough* Columbia reentry disaster *cough cough*

Ablatives don’t work if there is enough damage.


16 posted on 05/31/2017 7:59:09 AM PDT by Darksheare (Those who support liberal "Republicans" summarily support every action by same.)
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To: Darksheare

Tiles are much more fragile than some of the ablative materials out there. But, yes, they are not impervious to damage, but more tolerant of it.

Honestly, don’t you think the missile makers have thought of these limitations?


18 posted on 05/31/2017 8:05:10 AM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: Darksheare

The space shuttle did not use an ablative heat shield.

Perhaps you should seek medical attention for that cough.


47 posted on 05/31/2017 10:55:04 AM PDT by NorthMountain (The Democrats ... have lost their grip on reality -DJT)
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