Lack of aerothermal flight data at destinations such as Venus, Saturn and Titan prevents validation of predictive tools for forebody and backshell TPS design and analysis. This results in large TPS mass margins and higher mission risk. DLR’s flight proven sensors are applicable for and are currently part of four pre-Phase A NF-4 proposals targeting Venus (2), Saturn, and Titan. In Phase A, in collaboration with DLR, a mission infusion plan will be developed and submitted as part of the supported Phase A team’s study report.
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