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SpaceX Starship Heat Tiles Re-entry Somehow Better than the Space Shuttle! NASA Shocked.
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0:00-0:54: Intro
0:55-2:09: Reentry temperature
2:10-5:50: Design Shapes
5:51-9:03: Heat Shield tiles
9:04-12:16: Materials for manufacturing spacecraft.
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SpaceX Starship Heat Tiles Re-entry Somehow Better than the Space Shuttle! NASA Shocked.
When we look up at the night sky, we often see streaks of light gliding across - these could be shooting stars, or sometimes, the sign of a spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere. This re-entry event, though lasting only a few brief minutes, is the result of decades of research and development in space technology.
From the early days of the space race to the current era of space commercialization, humans have continuously sought safer and more efficient ways to bring astronauts and cargo back from orbit.
SpaceX Starship Heat Tiles Re-entry Somehow Better than the Space Shuttle! NASA Shocked.
In this journey, two designs have stood out, shaping our perception of space travel: NASA's iconic Space Shuttle and SpaceX's ambitious Starship. Each vehicle represents an era, a vision, and a unique approach. Let's examine how each spacecraft faces the challenge of atmospheric re-entry, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the evolution of space technology over time.
SpaceX Starship Heat Tiles Re-entry Somehow Better than the Space Shuttle! NASA Shocked.
Launching a spacecraft into space is one thing. Bringing it back is another.
When an object enters the Earth's atmosphere, it experiences a few forces, including gravity and drag. Gravity will naturally pull an object back to Earth. But gravity alone would cause the object to fall dangerously fast. Luckily, Earth's atmosphere contains particles of air. As the object falls, it hits and rubs against these particles, creating friction. This friction causes the object to experience drag, or air resistance, which slows down the object to a safer entry speed.
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