ELON CLIPS
@ElonClipsX · May 20, 2024
Elon Musk explains why 301 stainless steel is the single best material for Starship:
- 2x stronger at cryogenic temps
- High melting temp
- Lightest for reusable system
- 50X cheaper than composites
- Can be welded outdoors
- All-weather resistant
- Cut & reuse, e.g. on Mars
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
The SpaceX Advanced Materials team has since developed a new metal alloy far better than 301
10:23 PM · May 20, 2024 · 165.6K views
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