"Elon Musk's revolutionary Starship rocket prepares for historic launch"
SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket is predominantly silver and made of non-corrosive stainless steel, which is better suited for extreme temperature conditions than titanium. The rocket is also studded with black, hexagonal tiles to protect it upon atmospheric re-entry. The silver color saves money on paint and makes the rocket lighter, while the tiles prevent overheating and blowing up upon re-entry. The real goal is to not blow up the launch pad, according to SpaceX's president and COO.