Re-entry Base Heatshield
AssemblyEngine-bay closeout that takes recirculating plume heating at liftoff and then full retro-propulsive re-entry heating tail-first, built to be inspected and reflown, not replaced. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Re-entry Base Heatshield
3 top-level lines as of r141129| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heatshield Panel | orbital-launch-vehicle-heatshield-panel | 24× | 24 | · | part |
| 2 | Engine Bay Thermal Blanket | reusable-launch-vehicle-engine-bay-blanket | 40× | 40 | · | part |
| 3 | Structural Fastener | orbital-launch-vehicle-structural-fastener | 60000× | 60,000 | · | part |