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NASA Center: Stennis Space Center
Image # : THERMAL
Date : 01/01/1985

Title

Thermal Image Test of Space Shuttle Main Engine

Full Description

Thermal imaging is part of ongoing technology development research at the John C. Stennis Space Center. A thermal image of a Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) during a test firing detects eroding baffling evidenced in the exhaust plume.

Keywords

Space Shuttle Main Engine SSME Thermal Imaging

Subject Category

Rocket Propulsion, Space Shuttle,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: SSC
  • Center Number: THERMAL
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-000554

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: NASA
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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