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Spinoff story
Thermal Materials Protect Priceless, Personal Keepsakes
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
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Overview
NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski led the development of materials and techniques for the inspection and repair of the shuttleճ thermal protection system. Parazynski later met Chris Shiver of Houston-based DreamSaver Enterprises LLC and used concepts from his work at Johnson Space Center to develop an enclosure that can withstand 98 percent of residential fires.