Everyday Astronaut
@Erdayastronaut · Aug 18, 2021
I'm surprised the static aero on the bottom flaps isn't an issue too. Will they end up pushed back / 120 degrees from eachother too?
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
No, bottom static aero pushes engine section back, counteracting Starship’s low center of mass on reentry caused by the engine section.
Aiming for 60 to 70 deg angle of attack during high heating portion of flight. Don’t want to reenter with engines blasted by plasma.
08:28 PM · August 18, 2021 · 0 views
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