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MattRob
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So, recently I went to see EFT-1 launch, and I've noticed something odd.
In many tests, and almost every animation I see, Orion is depicted as white.
But seeing pictures of Orion being prepared for EFT-1, it's the black color of what appears to be HRSI tiles:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Orion%27s_First_Crew_Module_Complete.jpg
Now, HRSI tiles make a lot of sense, not only for the intense heating of re-entry but also to provide a thermal barrier in regular operations. But why would they fly EFT-1 with HRSI if they aren't going to regularly fly the craft with HRSI in the future? Unless the animations and depictions are just off for some reason?
In many tests, and almost every animation I see, Orion is depicted as white.
But seeing pictures of Orion being prepared for EFT-1, it's the black color of what appears to be HRSI tiles:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Orion%27s_First_Crew_Module_Complete.jpg
Now, HRSI tiles make a lot of sense, not only for the intense heating of re-entry but also to provide a thermal barrier in regular operations. But why would they fly EFT-1 with HRSI if they aren't going to regularly fly the craft with HRSI in the future? Unless the animations and depictions are just off for some reason?
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