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The little fin that could (pbs.twimg.com)
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[–] threelonmusketeers 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Same, I was absolutely gobsmacked when it made it through reentry. I thought the ship was a goner as soon as the hinge started burning through. The switch from carbon fiber to stainless steel has proved to be a good decision!