SpaceX conducted a set of stunning Raptor engine static fires at its McGregor, Texas, earlier today, through which it fired a single rocket engine more than 30 times. This is the first test of its kind, and it’s likely part of SpaceX’s mantra of pushing its rocket engines to the limit to understand any potential design flaws. Raptor reliability was an early issue with the Starship launch vehicle program, and over the course of successive flights, SpaceX appears to have ironed out the kinds in its design. These engines are among the most powerful in the world, and they are […]
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