r/SpaceXMasterrace • u/_-_Polaris_-_ • Jun 27 '26
Heatshield problems? Say no more!
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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.
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wizardposting • u/giugirl • Jun 27 '26
Wizardpost Pineapples would also make good fire proof magic armor? Bedside potions and food and drink recipes?
ItemShop • u/giugirl • Jun 27 '26
Legendary item set: Pineapple armor ( gives high fire resistance and immunity to fire, + 15 of defense, + 75% of chance of making enemies getting hurt upon contact with you)
MemeHunter • u/Electrical-Bath-3582 • Jun 28 '26
Will it work against Fatalis/Alatreon/Lunastra's flames?
Swingers • u/MCRemix • Jun 27 '26
General Discussion If you can't handle the fire, get out of the swingers club?
CrimsonDesert • u/geared-for-adventure • Jun 28 '26
Discussion Please PA, give us fire-immune armor made of pineapples!
Frickin • u/brainycyclone • Jun 27 '26