Ever wondered how the shape and placement of heat tiles on Starship keep it safe during re-entry? 🤔🛡️ Let’s break it down! 🚀

Starship’s heat tiles are designed with incredible precision to ensure uniform protection against the intense heat of re-entry. 🔥 These tiles aren’t just slapped on randomly; they are shaped and placed based on how air f…Read More

🦾 Ever Wondered How Mechazilla Catches Starship Mid-Air? 🚀

The Mechazilla catch system is an incredible feat of engineering, and it plays a critical role in safely landing Starship! Instead of traditional landing legs, Starship uses giant mechanical arms on a tower to “catch” the rocket as it comes down. Here’s how it works!👇

1️⃣ Mecha…Read More

🛠️ How Does the Starship’s Structure Get Stronger with Every Flight? 🚀

Ever wondered how SpaceX ensures that Starship’s fuselage and landing systems can withstand multiple launches and landings? 🤔 It all comes down to smart engineering and some pretty intense stress testing!

Step 1: Stress Testing 🔬 Before a Starship ever leaves the gro…Read More