CAIB Photo by Rick Stiles 2003

Sample of shuttle Thermal Protection System (TPS) Advanced Flexible Reusable Surface Insulation (AFRSI). AFRSI is a quilted, low density, silica batting covered with quartz woven fabric which is coated with high-purity silica ceramic and can withstand temperatures up to 1400 degrees F. High Resolution Photo To download, right-click on the link or the photo and choose "Save Target As" Low Resolution Photo