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> The grid fin, used to help steer through the atmosphere is burning They're using ablative paint, so that's somewhat intended. It's needed because the current
by the8472 9y ago
> The grid fin, used to help steer through the atmosphere is burning
They're using ablative paint, so that's somewhat intended. It's needed because the current fins are made of aluminium, they intend to replace them with titanium ones in the future which will have improved reusability.
- robin_reala 9y agoThe future is here: http://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/878821062326198272 http://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/878821062326198272 > Flying with larger & significantly upgraded hypersonic grid fins. Single piece cast & cut titanium. Can take reentry heat with no shielding.