SpaceX’s first orbital-class Starship stretches ‘wings’ ahead of Raptor installation
Teslarati
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Using a freefall trajectory and flaps incapable of generating lift does likely come at the cost of “crossrange performance,” referring to how far Starship can travel horizontally in Earth’s atmosphere after reentry. Starship’s flaps practically sit flush with their aerocover heat shielding when installed.
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