Heat resistant ceramics

Details
Tiles of heat resistant ceramics are the main insulation component of thermal soak heat shields, which are used to protect the payload from frictional aerodynamic heating during atmospheric entry.

EditorsNote: Primary aerodynamic heating is caused by compression, not friction IIRC.

Vehicles/Parts Requiring this Tech
Landers: Rovers
 * Small Lander
 * Large Lander
 * Small Rover

Research Cost
$150K

Research Time
04:00:00