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[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 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.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 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.