SpaceX's Raptor Engine Aces Cold Test for Artemis Moon Mission

SpaceX's Raptor engine, which will power NASA's Starship Human Landing System (HLS) for lunar missions under the Artemis program, has excelled in recent tests. The engine demonstrated its ability to start in extreme cold conditions and successfully completed a 281-second throttle test, showcasing its capability for the powered descent phase of landing on the Moon. These tests provide NASA with confidence in SpaceX's engine development and readiness for the Artemis III mission. The next step is an integrated flight test of Starship and Super Heavy.