1,100
°C
MAX TEMPERATURE
2,010°F
0.08
W/m·K
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
0.40
KG/M³
DENSITY
10-20 mm
THICKNESS
TYPICAL
6.0 kg/m²
KG/M²
MASS PER AREA
2
VEHICLES
PROTECTED
THERMAL RATING
Dragon 2 SPAM-T is a ablative (spray-on) thermal protection system by SpaceX. Rated to 1,100°C. Status: Active.
ABOUT DRAGON 2 SPAM-T
SPAM-T (Spray-on Protective Ablative Material – Tailored) is an advanced sprayable ablative thermal protection material used on the Dragon 2 (Crew Dragon) capsule backshell and sidewalls. It complements the PICA-X forebody heat shield and is engineered for multiple reuse cycles. SpaceX developed this material to simplify manufacturing and reduce refurbishment time between missions.
THERMAL PROPERTIES
Material TypeAblative (Spray-On)
Max Temperature1,100°C (2,010°F)
Thermal Conductivity0.08 W/m·K
AblativeYes
ReusableYes
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density0.40 kg/m³
Thickness10-20 mm
Mass per Area6.0 kg/m² kg/m²
COMPOSITION
Proprietary sprayable silicone ablator with ceramic fillers
VEHICLES USING DRAGON 2 SPAM-T
Dragon 2 (Crew Dragon)
Dragon 2 (Cargo Dragon)
MISSION HISTORY
First MissionCrew Dragon Demo-1
First FlightMarch 2, 2019
ManufacturerSpaceX
StatusActive
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