# NASA Keeps Orion's Heat Shield Problems Under Wraps: What’s the Secret? 🚀

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/nasa-keeps-orions-heat-shield-problems-under-wraps-what-s-the-secret/294688>\
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**Created:** [October 29, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nasa-keeps-orions-heat-shield-problems-under-wraps-what-s-the-secret/294688 "2024-10-29T12:56:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 29, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nasa-keeps-orions-heat-shield-problems-under-wraps-what-s-the-secret/294688/1 "2024-10-29T12:56:13Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Unresolved Heat Shield Issues**  
NASA has been tight-lipped about the **Orion spacecraft’s heat shield** , which experienced cracking and chipping during the **Artemis I** test flight in 2022.

2. **Root Cause Identified**  
Agency officials have reportedly determined the cause of the heat shield’s problems but have chosen not to disclose this information until further reviews are completed.

3. **Impact on Artemis II**  
The findings will influence the upcoming **Artemis II mission** , which is set to launch in September 2025, taking a four-person crew around the Moon.

4. **Delayed Announcements**  
NASA plans to wait until after the elections to make any decisions regarding the heat shield, pushing the timeline for public announcements into the post-election period.

5. **Safety Concerns for Crewed Missions**  
Officials must evaluate whether the heat shield is safe enough for human flights, as this mission marks a significant milestone in human space exploration since the Apollo era.

**Read more at:** [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/for-some-reason-nasa-is-treating-orions-heat-shield-problems-as-a-secret/)

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