Fire!

Look: SpaceX photo reveals Starship passing its latest test

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: November 15, 2021

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For the latest static fire test, the Starship spacecraft fired all six of its Raptor rockets while held in place on the ground.

SpaceX’s Starship isn’t ready for launch yet, but it’s one step closer after a test on November 12.

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