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Breaking Boundaries in Spacecraft Deceleration: NASA's Inflatable Heat Shield
Discover NASA's game-changing technology: inflatable heat shields. These revolutionary shields could enable us to transport larger payloads to planets with atmospheres. Join us on this journey as we highlight the upcoming Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID), set to launch alongside NOAA’s JPSS-2 mission on November 1. Watch as LOFTID showcases its ability to slow down and master atmospheric entry, potentially reshaping the future of space travel.

Produced by: Scott Bednar, Jessica Wilde
Edited by: Daniel Salazar

Credit: NASA