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Aerobrakes & Ballutes
Program Details:
  • ILC/LMA Study of ballute configurations, materials and construction
  • Tucked back ballute design
  • 300 second operation duration
  • Max dynamic pressure 1.18psi
  • Internal pressure of 2.4 psi (320 lb/in stress in conical section)
  • Smooth interface to aeroshell through joint design
  • Zylon 2000 selected, 2300lb/in 23x23 plain weave coated with LT-50 silicone
  • TPS - 2 outer layers of Nextel 312 and 1 inner layer of Fiberfrax ceramic felt


  • For more information on Space Inflatables, please contact Cliff Willey.