Experts call Starship heat shield tech a dead end

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Dan Rasky says Starship’s current thermal protection system won’t enable full rapid reusability.

WHO: Dan Rasky

WHAT: Said Starship’s current thermal protection system is a dead end for full and rapid reusability

WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: He was reacting to Starship’s unresolved heat-shield issue for rapid reuse.

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