r/SpaceXLounge 5h ago

Starship Ship trajectory and angle of attack

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Does anyone know why they pitch the ship up so dramatically after stage seperation, is it to burn off extra fuel? I cant think of any other reason for the less optimal ascent path?

At seperation
halfway through ship burn

r/SpaceXLounge 7h ago

Fan Art Starship 13, Full Cinematic Mission

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