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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"SpaceX's Starship Gears Up for Future Missions with Successful Trio of 2023 Launch Tests"

SpaceX successfully conducted a static fire test of its Starship and Super Heavy booster's engines on December 29, 2023, at Boca Chica, Texas, as part of preparations for the third Starship launch test expected in early 2024. The test involved all 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster and a single Raptor engine on the Starship, demonstrating in-space burn capabilities. Despite two previous test flights in 2023 that ended in explosions, SpaceX continues to advance its Starship program, which aims to provide fully reusable space travel and support NASA's Artemis missions to the moon. The next test flight is pending FAA approval following an investigation into the previous flight.

via Space.com|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"SpaceX's Starship Achieves Milestone with Third Orbital Test Fire and Slow-Motion Showcase"

SpaceX has conducted a static fire test of both stages of its Starship rocket system at Boca Chica, Texas, as it progresses towards its third orbital test flight, which may include deploying a payload to space. The tests are critical for ensuring the rocket's readiness for future missions, including NASA's Artemis program for lunar exploration. SpaceX's ambitious production goals for the Starship second stage are part of its broader strategy to enable Mars colonization by the mid-2050s, necessitating the construction of additional launch sites and the rapid manufacturing of rockets.

via Wccftech|

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