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The tiles on Starship are much more uniform than on the Space Shuttle, so they are cheaper to produce and less complex to replace.
by maccam94 5y ago
The tiles on Starship are much more uniform than on the Space Shuttle, so they are cheaper to produce and less complex to replace.
- ncmncm 5y agoThat mainly affects cost, not turnaround time. And there are anyway many unique tiles, particularly around fins and on the nose cone.