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Ep 79: Proprietary alloys and a dedicated gas trader for Texas facilities show SpaceX tightening…
SpaceX Daily Proprietary alloys and a dedicated gas trader for Texas facilities show SpaceX tightening control over Starship materials and energy inputs. Top News SpaceX Has Moved Beyond 301 Steel — Starship Now Flies on Proprietary Alloys SpaceX has replaced the 301 stainless steel used in early Starship prototypes with proprietary alloys in current flight vehicles. The change addresses specific performance needs in high-temperature and structural loading environments during ascent and reentry. Earlier test flights relied on 301 steel for its availability and weldability, but the new alloys…
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