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.
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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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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.
Coverage (5)
- SpaceX StarShip 40 Progressing to a Static Fire NextBigFuture.com · 2d ago
- SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Prep: LC-39A, SLC-37A, and 11 Deluge Tests BASENOR - Tesla Accessories · 2d ago
- Ship 40 Single-Engine Fire; Starlink Mobile US Launch Planned KeepTrack · 2d ago
- LabPadre provides the latest SpaceX updates: June 25 ValleyCentral.com · 2d ago
- SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video) Space · 2d ago broke it first
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