One sample of "Q-Fiber" silica fibre in clear plastic bag

PART OF:
Silica Space Shuttle thermal protection
Made:
1980
One sample of "Q-Fiber" silica fibre in clear plastic bag

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One sample of "Q-Fiber" silica fibre in clear plastic bag, used to manufacture Space Shuttle Orbiter HRSI and LRSI thermal tiles, and AFRSI insulation

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1986-616/3
Materials:
fibreglass and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 195 mm x 35 mm,
type:
insulators and surface insulators

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