Ars Technica·3 min read·medium
Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a "dead end" for rapid reuse
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Experts warn that SpaceX's current ceramic tile heat shield technology may be a 'dead end' for the rapid reusability required for Starship's long-term success. While the recent test flight was successful, the maintenance-heavy nature of the tiles mirrors issues faced by the Space Shuttle program.
A difficult problem to solve Experts warn current Starship heat shield tech is a “dead end” for rapid reuse NASA has not made substantial investments in thermal protection research for decades.
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