Abstract
One of the most challenging aspects of the Hermes programme undoubtedly was its Thermal Protection System (TPS). A safe re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere and landing, without sustaining heat-induced damage to the vehicle is one of the most important prerequisites for the operational use of a reusable space transportation system. Hermes’ envisaged TPS using shingles greatly differed from the system used on the US Space Shuttle or the Soviet Buran. With the promise to be a less damage and maintenance sensitive design though, came the problem of maturing the system in time for its operational introduction.
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