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A question about Dragon's PICA tiles.

Lee — 1/13/2008 4:08:38 AM (archived)

http://www.spacex.com/00Graphics/Images/Dec07%20Web%20Update/19.jpg

Why are the tiles arranged in an asymmetrical pattern? Does it have something to do with its re-entry angle?

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A question about Dragon's PICA tiles. - Lee - 1/13/2008 4:08:38 AM
- re: A question about Dragon's PICA tiles. - TB - 1/13/2008 5:30:43 AM

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