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EX500rider

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14. "I'm sure Smuck has done away with any such measures in his cost cutting"

Reply to Hugin (Reply #2)

Mon May 4, 2026, 11:53 AM

May 4

SpaceX uses a massive water deluge system to dampen sound and absorb heat during launches, particularly for the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle, which utilizes a steel plate water-cooled system. This system protects the launch mount from intense heat and reduces vibration, with earlier systems, like on pad 39A, using 300,000 gallons of water to manage acoustic energy.

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