LSAM/Alair Accent module for re-entry

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Reconfiguring an LSAM/Altair accent module for Earth re-entry poses significant challenges due to its original design for lunar conditions, emphasizing lightweight construction. The module's exterior is likely too thin to support a substantial heat shield necessary for re-entry. A complete redesign would be essential, as the module was not engineered to withstand atmospheric pressures or temperatures. The feasibility of such modifications is highly questionable, given the complexities involved. Overall, adapting the module for re-entry is impractical without extensive alterations.
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Just wondering if its possible to reconfugurate an LSAM/Altair accent module to be able to withstand re-entry to earth? What would be used for heat shield upon re-entry?
 
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Not likely, it would have been designed to operate in Lunar-g which means it would be very lightweight and probably not able to support a big new heatshield to surround it.
 
Not to mention that the exterior is likely quite thin. It would require a total redesign considering it was designed specifically for vacuum conditions, not moving through air or other media.
 
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