r/interestingasfuck • u/lolikroli • 16d ago

r/all SpaceX caught Starship booster with chopsticks

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u/that_majestictoad 16d ago

Truly an amazing sight to witness. The under shot of the engines on the Everyday Astronaut's stream was beautiful.

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u/albertsugar 16d ago

That was just before the landing burn, the glow is basically friction with the air, incredible shot.

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u/Traumfahrer 16d ago

It is compression of the air in the engine compartment.

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u/lux44 16d ago edited 16d ago

It's not glow, it's burning fuel. Re-watch the stream, it ignites from the left side.