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Ep 65: Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full…
SpaceX Daily Experts labeling Starship’s heat shield a potential dead end could push the next full orbital refueling attempt back by months. Top News Elon Musk may consider Starship's heat shield problem 'solved', but experts think it's a 'dead end': starlust.org Multiple analysts argue the current tile attachment method on the Ship upper stage fails to address repeated thermal cycling stresses seen in prior flights. The design relies on mechanical fasteners that experts say cannot maintain alignment after several reentries without added mass or active cooling. Musk has publicly stated the…
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