Just a few months ago, this rocket was going to built out of composites. Now it’s going to be built out of shiny stainless steel and not have a heat shield.
It’s amazing how quickly SpaceX can make changes and get things done compared to the government.
Musk is nothing short of a force of nature.
1950-1960 approach to X-project development done by engineers with a slide-rule. Skunk Works through-back type operation.
When they get their Hugh and Series 3D printer running, the picture on the right will be the real rocket and the one they are building today will be the relic test bed.