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Starship IFT5 Update [Starbase Shutting Down?]

Elon Musk Podcast

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Updates on Starship IFT five heat tiles, wing hinges, and booster landing plans

The chapter covers upgrades to reduce friction and heat in the heat tiles, including a secondary skin underneath the tiles. It also discusses adjustments to the wings' hinges and the potential of landing boosters at Starbase instead of the Gulf of Mexico, detailing the challenges and preparations for the upcoming July launch.

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