SpaceX's next Starship prototype spins up engines ahead of test fire

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Post by smp » Sat Jun 24, 2023 4:56 pm

From Space.com:
"SpaceX is grooming its next Starship vehicle for flight.
The company recently conducted an engine test at its Starbase site in South Texas with Ship 25, the upper-stage prototype that will fly the next Starship test mission."

https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-2 ... test-photo

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Post by Juno16 » Sat Jun 24, 2023 6:28 pm

Thanks Stephen!

Cool stuff!

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Post by Graeme1858 » Sat Jun 24, 2023 7:51 pm

Good stuff!

The next flight test will be interesting.

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