SpaceX just completed a full-duration static fire of all six Raptor engines on Ship 40, another big milestone on the road to Starship Flight 13. Every successful test gets us a little closer to a fully reusable launch system, which is really what this whole program is about.
I still find it amazing how quickly SpaceX iterates. Instead of waiting years between major design changes, they build, test, learn, and fly again. Whether every test is a complete success or not, each one pushes the program forward.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Flight 13 accomplishes, especially if they can continue expanding Starship's capabilities and move another step toward routine, fully reusable orbital launches.
What are you hoping to see on Flight 13?
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Sector9
"Still reading beyond the stars."
Sector9
"Still reading beyond the stars."