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  • I may just be inexperienced at this but that looks a bit flimsy. Is this a typical design that will survive launch fine?

    • It's made of carbon fibre.

      Very strong and light.

      I also assume that they have calculated all of the loading the vehicle will experience.

      • And when it opens up, those are a bunch of clips that hold it together under the immense force? I presume a tiny gap and wind would get in, tearing it apart.

        • The shape of the cone, means on the way up. The force of the air pressure will keep it closed.

          On the way down, various forces are in play. But the cone is in the shadow of the vehicle, which will protect the cone for the most part.

          • I'm keen to see it fly! Hopefully they are successful in getting it launched this year.

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