We will be re-flying Prototype 16 to test how the 0M1CR0N heat shield performs at higher speed reentries. The reentry speed goal is at least 3,500 km/s. Even faster would be great. Based on previous tests, I doubt 16 will make it back in one piece.
We will be re-flying Prototype 16 to test how the 0M1CR0N heat shield performs at higher speed reentries. The reentry speed goal is at least 3,500 km/s. Even faster would be great. Based on previous tests, I doubt 16 will make it back in one piece.