SpaceX discovers unexpected erosion to its spaceship's heat shield
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Elon Musk-owned SpaceX discovered unexpected erosion to the heat shield of its spaceship named Crew Dragon. The erosion was discovered after the space capsule carried NASA astronauts in its first space mission. The heat shield protects the astronauts by deflecting and absorbing the heat that can reach up to 3500 degrees Fahrenheit. The SpaceX team has been shocked after discovering the unexpected erosion.