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China unveils fully reusable Starship-like rocket concept (spacenews.com)

submitted 2 days ago by threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works to c/spaceflight@sh.itjust.works

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[–] JohnDClay@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

What's the diameter? Starship is 9m, but it looks like this one is smaller? Also, what material are they using? If it's stainless, why paint it?

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago

why paint it?

To hide the bondo.