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Old 05-21-2020, 08:51 AM   #2643
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Are the fins on the trunk just aesthetic, or do they serve some aerodynamic purpose?
I can't imagine they'd ever do anything (other than maybe paint) purely for aesthetics. I'd guess they help to stabilize the capsule when going through the atmosphere (like an arrow), but I don't know that for sure.
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