Everyday Astronaut
@Erdayastronaut · Sep 24, 2019
Here’s how #starship controls pitch, roll and yaw (in that order in this clip) using just 4 total flaps. This is a unique form of control. I don’t know of any vehicle that does this with its control surfaces perpendicular to the airstream. Cool stuff @elonmusk. Full vid tomorrow!
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It does actually generate lift in hypersonic regime, which is important to limit peak heating
06:04 PM · September 24, 2019 · 0 views
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