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Scientists announce breakthrough in hypersonic heat shield (techxplore.com)

submitted 11 months ago by bluyonder@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Aceticon@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] RememberTheApollo@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months 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 11 months 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.