Kamu bisa jelasin ke aku soal Sistem perlindungan panas pesawat ulang alik?

Sistem perlindungan termal Pesawat Ulang Alik atau Space Shuttle thermal protection system (TPS) adalah penghalang yang melindungi Space Shuttle Orbiter selama membakar 1.650 °C (3.000 °F) panas masuk kembali atmosfer. Tujuan kedua adalah untuk melindungi dari panas dan dingin ruang angkasa sementara di orbit.

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