Heat shield installed on the Orion Spacecraft

The video tutorial explains the construction and function of the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. It details the materials used, such as titanium truss and carbon fiber composites, and the application of Avcoat and ablative materials. The Orion spacecraft's mission to travel 40,000 miles beyond the moon and return to Earth is highlighted. The tutorial also covers the reentry process, where the heat shield must withstand temperatures up to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit, with the ablative material wearing away to protect the spacecraft.

What temperatures must the spacecraft withstand during reentry?

What is the purpose of the ablative material on the heat shield?