Space Tile
Photo Title
Space Tile
Photographer/Creator
Joseph McNally
Collection
Publisher
Discover
Caption/Description
Glowing at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, space shuttle cube is held by bare handed technician. The tiles, made of pure silica, are the secret to the shuttle's re-entry success. They cool quickly, shielding the ship from heat.
Citation
Joseph McNally, "Space Tile," in POYi Archive, Item #11334, http://archive.poy.org/index.php/items/show/11334 (accessed May 18, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008