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Ceramic Foams for Novel TPS Applications
by Mairead Stackpoole, ELORET

Work is currently being performed at NASA Ames Research Center on development of a new durable foam TPS with a density and temperature capability comparable to that of the current carbon systems. This foam may also be used as an on-orbit repair material.
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