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Scientists announce breakthrough in hypersonic heat shield (techxplore.com)
submitted 1 year ago by bluyonder@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

Now this is the good hearty science and technology I come around for. Good work!

[–] Aceticon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I bet its first use is going to be military...

[–] RememberTheApollo@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How many civilian uses of hypersonic heat shields are there? I suppose maybe private space companies might be better interested, but I can’t think of any others.

[–] Aceticon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

It might open the door for civilian ramjet engine usage, but you're right about the main reason why military use will be first.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Is it good against firestorm heavy assault missiles? How much power grid does it take?