Astronauts must be protected from extreme heat while reentering the Earth's atmosphere. Scientists can use the
engineering design process to help make reentry safer.
You have defined the problem as a need for heat shields to be stronger. You
have designed and tested a new heat-shield prototype. What should be the
next step in your process?
A. Communicate your findings to all of NASA and the public.
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B. Identify the criteria and constraints of the project.
C. Select the most promising solution.
D. Analyze the test results, and then update your design.
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