Newslink: SpaceX's Hexagon Tiles for Starship Heat Shield Pass Fiery Test
SpaceX is turning up the heat on its Starship spacecraft project, according to CEO Elon Musk. Literally.
In a series of posts on Twitter this week, Musk unveiled a tantalizing glimpse at a SpaceX test of the hexagonal heat shield tiles that will protect its Starship vehicle as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere. SpaceX is developing Starship and its Super Heavy booster for deep-space trips to the moon and Mars.
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