CAIB Photo by Rick Stiles 2003

Sample of High-temperature Reusable Surface Insulation (HRSI), commonly referred to as a shuttle tile. HRSI is a rigid, silica fiber, ceramic substrate coated with black reaction cured glass (RCG) with a temperature range up to 2400 degrees F. High Resolution Photo To download, right-click on the link or the photo and choose "Save Target As" Low Resolution Photo