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 From: Mike Brumleve, of Lebanon, Ohio, To: Sally Davis, flight director Question: Many structures on the ISS and in the shuttle payload bays have white fabric coverings. What are they made of, and what do they do? Answer: Mike, The fabric coverings in the shuttle payload bay are part of the thermal protection system. They are made of silicon-impregnated glass fiber batting covered with Kapton. - Mel Friant Orbit 2 MMACS (Mechanical, Maintenance, Arm and Crew Systems) |
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