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Originally leaked on X (I think), then posted to the SpaceXLounge subreddit by u/mehelponow
this post was submitted on 16 Jan 2025
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Yet the technology it used for the heat shield was very similar to what SpaceX is trying to do with the Ship.
I’ve heard whispers that they are trying a new transpirational heat shield design since the tiles aren’t working out so well.
That would be pretty cool indeed.