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fromArs Technica
1 week ago
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Starship's heat shield appears to have performed quite well in test

SpaceX's Starship retained nearly all heat shield tiles despite rust-colored oxidation of metallic test tiles, indicating progress toward a reusable upper stage for rapid turnaround.
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
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SpaceX bounces back with a Starship test flight that ended on a buoyant note

SpaceX's second-generation Starship completed its first successful flight, splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean, and returned reentry data on an upgraded heat shield and control flaps.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

With Starship Flight 10, SpaceX prioritized resilience over perfection | TechCrunch

Starship's 10th test flight intentionally stressed fault tolerance—heat shield damage, propulsion redundancy, and engine relighting—to advance large-scale rocket reusability and operational safety.
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