SpaceX Raptor Engine Test Explodes in Fiery Blast

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SpaceX Raptor Engine Test Explodes in Fiery Blast
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A SpaceX Raptor 2 engine test at the McGregor, Texas facility ended in a fiery explosion due to an anomaly causing vapors to leak and ignite. Despite the incident, SpaceX's upcoming Starship test flight on June 5 is still on schedule, with the company aiming to achieve a soft splashdown for the Super Heavy booster and a controlled entry for the Starship spacecraft.

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