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Atmospheric reentry is an intense phase of flight, and Starship has a lot of room for improvement. SpaceX’s new ship introduces changes to optimize the heat shield, and in our final of five articles, we're taking a closer look.

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The Bestagons: Starship's Upgraded Heat Shield
Atmospheric reentry is one of the most intense phases of flight for Starship, and its test flights thus far have proven it to be a daunting challenge. As a vehicle that aspires to be capable of full a...
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December 27, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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Starship aspires to carry payloads into orbit, and the new ship design makes many improvements to the payload bay. In this article, the fourth of five, we’ll discuss the new PEZ dispenser, payload door, payload bay, and more!

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It’s Electrifying: Starship's Upgraded Payload Deployment System
Starship's aspirations of carrying massive payloads to orbit have existed since it was first announced as a conceptual design. While there are still countless things to do before this is achieved, Spa...
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December 26, 2024 at 12:34 PM
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Starship’s tanks store the fuel and oxidizer for its six Raptor engines, and the upgraded ship improves the tank capacity, ease of production, and more. In this article, we will break down the ship’s main tanks and associated components.

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Bigger is Better: Starship's Extended & Optimized Tanks
Liquid methane (CH₄) and liquid oxygen (LOX or O₂) are used by Starship as the fuel and oxidizer for its six Raptor engines, and SpaceX's newly upgraded ship features several major changes to the tank...
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December 24, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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SpaceX’s upgraded ship design introduces many significant and long-awaited changes to the nosecone and forward flaps, drastically changing the vehicle’s appearance. In this article, the first of five, we will discuss all of the associated changes!

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It’s About Damn Time: Starship's Upgraded Flaps & Nosecone
Starship's body flaps and nosecone are some of the spacecraft's most visually striking features, especially compared to a more traditional rocket. While they undoubtedly add visual flair, they have a ...
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December 23, 2024 at 2:30 PM