SpaceX (general discussion)

[siegecrossbow]

Space Force chief observes Starship test launch, signaling military interest

The Space Force is ‘monitoring Starship’s progress and look forward to potentially leveraging its capabilities in the future’

spacenews.com

 

[Michel Van]

bye bye Starship 26
it was cut up into piece in Megabay

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859350085735448743

View: https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1859350085735448743

 

[Moose]

News on Starship Design

https://twitter.com/x/status/1859297019891781652

View: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1859297019891781652


This could reduce mass on heat shield and increase Payload
I think it would be metal shield is easier to install on Starship

As I said, ship has been getting too cooked. SpaceX doesn't fanboy it over itself, it sees problems and looks for solutions.

 

[sferrin]

As I said, ship has been getting too cooked. SpaceX doesn't fanboy it over itself, it sees problems and looks for solutions.

I'd think it could be a mix. Maybe the film cooling is just for the hottest areas or areas not easily tiled.