Heat Shield Collection

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Curiosity rovers descent. Image taken by NASAs Curiosity Rover during its descent to the surface of Mars on 6th August 2012 (EDT), showing its heat shield (round) below it

Mars Sample Return orbiter

Artwork of Mars Polar Lander descending onto Mars
Mars Polar Lander. Artwork of the Mars Polar Lander about to land on Mars. This probe is due to be launched in January 1999

Huygens probe, descent to Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe (left) descending by parachute to the surface of Titan from the Cassini spacecraft (right). Titan is the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn

Huygens probe landing on Titan
Huygens probe. Computer artwork of the Huygens probe landing on the surface of Titan, the largest moon of the ringed planet Saturn (left)

Venera 4 Soviet space probe
Venera 4, Soviet Venus space probe. The heat shielding has been removed from the upper section. The Venera series of probes were used to explore the planet Venus

Huygens probe entering Titans atmosphere
Huygens probe at Titan. Artwork of the Huygens probe entering the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn (seen in the sky)

NetLander mission to Mars, artwork

Huygens probe landing on Titan, artwork

Huygens probe at Titan, artwork

ARD re-entry, artwork

ARD test flight sequence, artwork

Experimental reentry test vehicle
Experimental re-entry test vehicle. Close-up of an Expert (eXPErimental Reentry Testbed) re-entry vehicle built by the ESA (European Space Agency)

Spacecraft heatshield insulation
Spacecraft heat shield insulation after use. This material is honeycombed for additional strength, and was used in a heat shield (thermal protection system) on a manned spacecraft

Huygens probe heat shield. Close-up of the outer surface of the 2.7-metre-wide heat shield (aeroshell) of the Huygens probe

Huygens probe mounted on heat shield. The 1.3-metre-wide probe is at centre, with struts attaching it to a supportive framework (upper left)

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1. "The heat shield: A crucial component for space exploration, from Mars to Titan. " "Beagle 2 and Huygens probe: Successful landings with the help of a reliable heat shield. " "B. F. Goodrich Company's X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle showcases the importance of a robust heat shield in the 1990s. " "Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft safely returns with its parachute and intact heat shield at White Sands Missile Range. " "Preparations underway for unloading the vital heat shield for NASA's Artemis 2 mission, marking their first crewed venture into deep space. " "Inside NASA's Super Guppy aircraft, witness the shipping container carrying Orion's Artemis 2 mission heat shield on its journey to outer space. " "Lockheed Martin technicians diligently work to remove bolts securing Orion's Artemis 2 mission heat shield, ensuring astronaut safety during re-entry. " "Technicians lend a helping hand in securing the shipping container holding Orion's Artemis 2 mission life-saving heat shield before launch day arrives. " "Discover the critical role played by Orion's Artemis 2 mission heat shield as it prepares to protect astronauts during their historic journey into space. " "Unveiling the cover of the shipping container carrying Orion’s Artemis 2 mission’s essential defense mechanism – its advanced and resilient heat shield. " "Lockheed Martin engineers and technicians meticulously install an impenetrable barrier -the life-saving heatshield- onto Orion crew module for ultimate protection (July 25, 2018). " "Witnessing history unfold as we glimpse inside The shipping container that holds our hopes & dreams; The Heat Shield destined for Orion’s Artemis II Mission.