SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)
SpaceX has conducted the first prelaunch static fire test for the next Starship vehicle, Ship 40.
📍 How it ended
SpaceX conducted a first prelaunch test where the next Starship breathed fire. Starship 40 progressed to a static fire and a single-engine fire.
Coverage also noted preparations for Flight 13 and a planned Starlink Mobile US launch.
Epilogue added 84d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Which Starship vehicle was tested?
Ship 40.
What specific test was performed?
A single-engine fire prelaunch test.
What other preparations are underway for Flight 13?
Deluge tests are being conducted at SLC-37A, LC-39A, and 11.
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SpaceX has performed a single-engine fire test on Starship Ship 40. This activity is part of the preparations for Flight 13, which include deluge tests at LC-39A, SLC-37A, and 11.
Coverage from Space, KeepTrack, and NextBigFuture.com emphasizes the progression of Ship 40 toward a full static fire. LabPadre has also provided updates on the current SpaceX status.
Future activity includes the planned launch of Starlink Mobile in the US and continued preparations for the upcoming Starship flight.
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