Using cutting-edge material licensed from NASA, a protective heat shield manufactured in-house by Varda Space Industries for the first time enabled one of its capsules to blaze through Earth’s atmosphere on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for the agency and America’s space industry. The material, known as C-PICA (Conformal Phenolic Impregnated Carbon Ablator), provides a […]
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Space Technology Mission Directorate, Ames Research Center, Flight Opportunities Program, Technology, Technology Transfer
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January 29, 2026
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