![Starship is not real. It's a tin can that is shaking itself apart. [808x1078 - 885KB]](https://pic8.co/sh/0kpeJ0.png){kind=link}
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.
Sure, but that’s a amateur grade mistake.
It is if you don't know that they have been doing several pressure tests over the limits, on purpose (that picture is the result of one of them) to see what needs to be reinforced or redesigned.
Already have replacement transfer pipes on site for install.
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