Varda W-4 Heat Shield
The Varda W-4 capsule that launched via SpaceX into low Earth orbit on June 23, 2025. The shield protecting the capsule on its return to Earth includes C-PICA licensed from NASA and manufactured by Varda.
Image Credit: Varda Space Industries
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https://www.nasa.gov/image-detail/t0386-cr-vsi-w4-heat-shield-centered-p5150313-2025-may/
Image CreditVarda Space Industries
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