A Look Inside NASAs Arc Jet Complex @NASAAmes
A Look Inside NASAs Arc Jet Complex @NASAAmes
Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Turn up the heat!

Our Arc Jet Complex is where we test materials and designs to protect spacecraft by simulating the intense heating experienced during atmospheric entry.

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Learn more: nasa.gov/ames/arcjet-complex
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A Look Inside NASA's Arc Jet Complex

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