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NASA Demonstrates Next-Generation Heat Shield Technologies

NASA is demonstrating next-generation heat shield technologies, intended to keep astronauts safe returning from Moon and Mars missions, in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. Northrop Grumman's 24th cargo resupply mission undocked from the International Space Station carrying 12 small experimental capsules.

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