Tokamak Experiments Provide Unique Data for Validating Spacecraft Heat Shield Ablation Models
Scientists used tokamak plasmas to study how heat shield materials protect spacecraft in the extreme conditions of atmospheric entry.
Scientists used tokamak plasmas to study how heat shield materials protect spacecraft in the extreme conditions of atmospheric entry.
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