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To: NorthMountain

It went up, delivered a payload, and came down where and when it was supposed to come down.

It was very successful.

And a nail-biting, thrill ride to watch!

And that li’l flap that could...

Well done, flap! Very well done!


41 posted on 08/27/2025 4:54:15 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿)
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To: mewzilla
Would you trust that flap? Would you call that "reusable"?

No?

Didn't think so.

Devising a truly reusable thermal management system is probably the most difficult thing so far attempted in rocketry/spaceflight. Their progress is impressive, but not complete.

47 posted on 08/27/2025 5:08:02 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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