Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Title
Review of Seal Designs on the Apollo Spacecraft
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 9-2008
Abstract
The Apollo spacecraft required a variety of seal designs to support human spaceflight to the moon and to return the crew safely to Earth. High-temperature seals were required for gaps in the thermal protection system to protect the underlying structures from the high heating environment of super orbital reentry. Reliable pressure seals were also required to prevent the loss of habitable atmosphere during missions to the moon...
Publication Title
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
Volume
45
Issue
5
First Page
900
Last Page
910
Recommended Citation
Finkbeiner, Joshua R.; Dunlap, Patrick H. Jr.; Steinetz, Bruce M.; and Daniels, Christopher C., "Review of Seal Designs on the Apollo Spacecraft" (2008). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 449.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/mechanical_ideas/449