NASA's DAVINCI probe engineering unit passes extreme heat test
The yoga ball-sized vessel was subjected to temperatures of up to 869°F in a ceramic-lined thermal chamber.
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NASA has tested the engineering development unit for its DAVINCI probe — short for Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry, and Imaging — in a major thermal evaluation, the agency said.
The team placed the yoga ball-sized vessel into a ceramic-lined chamber with heat-scorched walls, then raised the temperature to as high as 869°F, or 465°C.
The test is part of preparations for the DAVINCI mission, which is designed to study the atmosphere of Venus, a planet known for its extreme surface and atmospheric heat.
NASA did not release further details on the full duration of the test or the next steps in the probe's development timeline.
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- NASA’s DAVINCI Probe Can Stand the Heat — NASA Breaking News
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