SpaceX Raptor Engine Test Ends in Fiery Explosion

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Source: Interesting Engineering
SpaceX Raptor Engine Test Ends in Fiery Explosion
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A massive explosion occurred during a Raptor engine test at SpaceX's Boca Chica Starbase in Texas, just days before the planned fourth flight test of the Starship. The explosion, captured on footage, showed flames engulfing the test tower. Despite the setback, there is no indication that the incident will delay the upcoming IFT-4 test flight, as SpaceX has multiple Raptor engines available for testing.

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