SpaceX tests ceramic Starship heat shield tiles on Starhopper’s final flight test

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By Eric RalphSep 9, 2019, 2:45 am403 pts
Although it flew under the radar in the heat of the moment, SpaceX’s final Starhopper test flight – completed on August 27th – happened to include an unusual bit of test hardware – eight (give or take) ceramic Starship heat shield tiles.On the same day that Starhopper lifted off for the last time and…

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