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The Shuttle was utterly dependent on the integrity of its tiles because the reentry surfaces were all backed by a lightweight aluminum spaceframe. Starship is made out of stainless steel, which has roughly five times the melting point of the Shuttle's body. Aerodynamic control of the ship is the more immediate concern.

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