3 ms·
The heat shield probably provides some degree of insulation from the solar radiation as well, and it's only needed on one side if you're far from Earth.
by HPsquared 2y ago
The heat shield probably provides some degree of insulation from the solar radiation as well, and it's only needed on one side if you're far from Earth.
- m4rtink 2y agoYeah, I was thinking about the orientation during the coast phase & how thermal management could explain the Starship orientation at that point. :)