NASA: Artemis II Heat Shield Anomaly Not Confirmed; Full Data Review Underway
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Artemis II splashdown imagery sparked questions about the heat shield, but NASA officials say there are no unexpected conditions; the white discoloration is consistent with the compression pad and AVCOAT byproducts seen in arc jet tests, and a full data review of the thermal protection system will be released publicly.
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