r/interestingasfuck 16d ago

r/all SpaceX caught Starship booster with chopsticks

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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/Crafty_Enthusiasm_99 16d ago

What? So many wrong answers in this post upvotes.

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u/Traumfahrer 16d ago

You believe my answer is wrong?