#LaTimes π May 10, 2023 To ensure that each subsequent flight doesnβt fling debris everywhere, the company is adding a new feature: a pair of massive steel plates with pressurized water π¦. When it comes to fire diversion and dampening tactics, the gold standard in the launch industry has been to build some kind of #FlameTrench π₯ https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2023-05-10/spacex-needs-a-stronger-launchpad-for-next-starship-launch
