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China unveils fully reusable Starship-like rocket concept

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China unveils fully reusable Starship-like rocket concept

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Spaceflight@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 1 day ago

HELSINKI — China’s main space contractor has unveiled a fully reusable rocket concept, reminiscent of SpaceX’s Starship, designed to support its grandest ambitions for space. The new concept …

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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?
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  why paint it?
  
  To hide the bondo.

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