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		jcun4128 on May 27, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SpaceX NASA returning human spaceflight to United ... curious those "NACA-duct-looking" things at the bottom of the capsule doesn't seem to have any holes... what are they for? edit: part of controlled airflow maybe when coming down in reverse/re-entry?

Tuna-Fish on May 27, 2020 [–]

They are the SuperDraco thrusters, for launch escape. There are no holes because there are covers that get blown away by the thrusters, to protect them during re-entry if they are not used.

jcun4128 on May 27, 2020 | [–]

Ahh that's right I think I've seen footage of them firing before. The cover thing makes sense, thanks.

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