Scott Manley
@DJSnM · Jun 23, 2021
Starship test flights have all used compressed nitrogen for reaction control thrusters, this looks likely to be the hit has version. Little rocket motors using pressure fed Methalox in gas form - pressurized gas makes them easier to turn in and off for accurate control.
Brady Kenniston@TheFavoritist· Jun 22, 2021I went out last night and spotted this on the Super Heavy Forward Dome Sleeve. The Forward Dome was on the Sleeving Stand and this sleeve was being rolled around.
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Elon Musk
@elonmusk
Cool, but an unnecessary complication for now. These are being removed to speed up time to orbital launch.
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