A chunk of foam fired at high velocity Friday into a mock-up of a space-shuttle wing damaged a critical thermal-protection panel and an adjacent seal but not severely enough to easily explain what ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam board ...

In this image from television on Friday, a chunk of foam is fired at high speed into a space shuttle wing panel during a test in San Antonio. Officials say the test lends credence to the theory that ...