Description

The image shows a diagram of a space shuttle, with a focus on the heat shield. The heat shield is designed to protect the shuttle from the intense heat generated during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. The diagram illustrates the various components of the heat shield, including the base, the side, and the top. The diagram is accompanied by a description of the different parts of the heat shield, such as the base, which is the bottom part of the shield, and the side, which is the curved part that faces the direction of travel. The top is the part that faces the sky, and it is designed to protect the shuttle from the heat generated by the sun. The image also includes a diagram of a space shuttle, with a focus on the heat shield. The heat shield is designed to protect the shuttle from the intense heat generated during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. The diagram illustrates the various components of the heat shield, including the base, the side, and the top.