What kind of material is a space shuttle windshield made from?

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What kind of material is a space shuttle windshield made from?

2007-04-19 03:43:32 · 6 answers · asked by amos 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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Probably quartz, because of the high heat generated on reentry, or some transparent ceramic.

It is fair to call it a windshield since there is no wind in space?

2007-04-19 03:55:45 · answer #1 · answered by Feeling Mutual 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi temp Lexan composite

2007-04-22 16:38:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

it is a special type of bullet proof plastic- not sure of the actual chemical components

2007-04-19 03:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by yosh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Fundamentally it is extra thick bullet proof glass.

2007-04-19 03:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good old USDA grown HEMP

2007-04-23 02:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good question?

2007-04-19 03:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋