Technology · MATERIALS
REUSABLE THERMAL PROTECTION
Enable repeated atmospheric entry with minimal refurbishment.
TESTINGTRL 5
01Current research
Cycle life and inspection methodology.
02Readiness
TRL 5 — Relevant Environment Testing
TRL 1
Fundamental Research
TRL 2
Technology Concept
TRL 3
Experimental Validation
TRL 4
Laboratory Prototype
TRL 5
Relevant Environment Testing
TRL 6
Advanced Prototype
TRL 7
Operational Demonstrator
TRL 8
Production Ready
TRL 9
Operational
03Potential applications
Reusable launch vehicles
04Record
NameREUSABLE THERMAL PROTECTION
CategoryMATERIALS
DivisionLSO AEROSPACE
StatusTESTING
Technology readinessTRL 5
Data classLSO PROGRAM DATA
05Related spacecraft