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The video covers this. The nose is copper and aluminum that do melt under these temperatures, but this is prevented by two elements. Only the first five secon
by chasil 4y ago
The video covers this.
The nose is copper and aluminum that do melt under these temperatures, but this is prevented by two elements.
Only the first five seconds of the launch will deliver the majority of heat, and this heat can be dissipated by thermal conductivity.
I think they have this covered.
- DoctorOetker 4y agois the total heat delivered as a function of height for each design known publically? could it make sense to replace the bulk of the mass with water, turning into steam to partially recuperate thrust? like a continuous steam explosion to keep the nosecone cool while providing thrust?