Waspie_Dwarf Posted October 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Adaptable Deployable Entry and Placement Technology (ADEPT) The Adaptable, Deployable Entry Placement Technology (ADEPT) Project will test and demonstrate a deployable aeroshell concept as a viable thermal protection system for entry, descent, and landing of science and exploration class payload missions.The ADEPT concept is a mechanically deployable semi-rigid aeroshell entry system that will achieve increased drag (lower ballistic coefficient) during entry, making it suitable for a variety of planetary or earth return missions, including Venus, Mars and Saturn.Credit: NASASource: NASA - Multimedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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