CAIB Photo by Rick Stiles 2003

Sample of shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) Low Temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (LRSI). LRSI is a rigid silica fiber ceramic substrate coated with white reaction cured glass (RCG) and can withstand temperatures up to 1600 degrees F. High Resolution Photo To download, right-click on the link or the photo and choose "Save Target As" Low Resolution Photo