
The HIAD stands for Hypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator, an inflatable spacecraft technology that allows payloads to survive the harsh conditions of atmospheric re-entry. This photo was taken at NASA Langley in Building 1250 when sensors were being applied.
Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to use. Credit NASA as the source. Check NASA's media usage guidelines for details. Images featuring identifiable individuals may require additional permissions.
NASA ID
LRC-2013-00360
Date Created
May 31, 2013
Center
LRC
Media Type
image
Photographer
David Bowman
Download this image in multiple resolutions. All NASA media are free for public use.
Large
1920px