Comment Comment by iknowstuff Everyday Astronaut explained this pretty well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCCw_M8MAU0&t=110sThe Shuttle's heatshield had to deflect significantly more energy because of the different landing approach. parent iknowstuff 8 years ago
The Shuttle's heatshield had to deflect significantly more energy because of the different landing approach.