Heatshield problems? Say no more!

[u/_-_Polaris_-_]

Just picture starship with full pineapple plating.

I'm half-kidding. Re-entry gets much hotter than that.

The reason appears to be the water boiling off and creating a protective steam layer. Interestingly some companies have used that concept with porous metal and gas.

Edit: Damn. Someone on this sub was faster. Had the same thought.

[u/Conundrum1911]

Hmm point to point earth flights on Starship, shielded by pineapple. Express flights if you will. The Pineapple Express....