Re: SpaceX ?
"SpaceX is going with an interesting tile design, but we'll see if it survives re-entry. Lots of Shuttle tiles originally didn't."
How many were re-entry issues, versus problems with ice, insulation, etc. shedding from the external tank? (Problems inherent in the overall shuttle design that aren't a problem with Apollo, Starship, or similar designs).
Not asking to be contrarian, I'm just more familiar with the Columbia type of damage. ISTR early flights did have issues with keeping tiles adhered to the body, but I think that was resolved quickly.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
