![Starship is not real. It's a tin can that is shaking itself apart. [808x1078 - 885KB]](https://pic8.co/sh/0kpeJ0.png){kind=link}
Hurr durr what's a prototype hurr durr
lol
Looks like thermal contraction. I could give them a better design in 30 seconds that wouldn’t do that but would maintain structural rigidity.
Lots of design are done on purpose to collect data, it's far more accurate than a computer simulation and it doesn't cost much (per Elon Musk).
That's why they are designing several different prototypes/iterations of Starship (booster and ship).
Sure, but that’s a amateur grade mistake. Better data is collected when you push things further with a better design to start and then optimize. The more talented a designer is the higher the rate that prototype 1 does the job needed and then you optimize for improvements, cost, repair ability, better safety margin.
Already have replacement transfer pipes on site for install.
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