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Old 19th October 2024 | 14:50
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Originally Posted by TURIN
Regarding the catch. If you look at the chopsticks during the manoeuvre they swing in quite early, with a Starship they won't be able to do this due to the aft flaps adding width.
I wonder if they will swing the aft flaps in. After the flip and when descending on rocket power, it would seem the aerodynamics are no longer a factor.
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