“After #JPSS2 safely reaches orbit, #LOFTID will follow a re-entry trajectory from low-Earth orbit to demonstrate the inflatable heat shield’s ability to slow down and survive re-entry. The tech could one day be used to land heavy payloads – including humans – on Mars!”
“We're counting down to the launch of #LOFTID with @NOAA's #JPSS2 satellite aboard a @ulalaunch #AtlasV at 4:25 am ET. Learn more about how this demonstration will help us advance inflatable heat shield tech for landing on other worlds with an atmosphere: https://t.co/6CSj3MdHlu”