ESA is preparing to test a very cool new fold-out heat shield for protecting spacecraft on re-entry. The Pridwen won't burn away like ablative heat shields, and it'll also slow falling satellites down enough to be caught in a hover net.Continue ReadingCategory: Space, ScienceTags: ESA, Spacecraft, Heating
ESA to test a reusable origami heat guard for spacecraft
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