NASA says test flight of new heat shield a success
NASA says an experimental heat shield for future spacecraft landings has successfully survived a test launch that brought it through the earth's atmosphere at speeds of up to 7,600 mph (12,230 kph)....
Source: PhysOrg - Monday, 23 July, 2012
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