It turns out that Orion’s much-maligned heat shield performed really well
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Orion's heat shield performed significantly better than feared. The heat shield's improved condition was noted after Artemis II, with NASA's Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel calling the results 'highly satisfying.' The piece highlights changes to reentry trajectory, a more permeable Avcoat material in future missions, and leadership changes at NASA that aim to accelerate safety improvements.