SpaceX Raptor Engine Explodes in Fiery Test Mishap
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A qualification test of SpaceX's Raptor 2 engine resulted in a dramatic explosion at the company's McGregor facility, captured on video by NASASpaceflight. The incident, which involved a fireball engulfing the test stand, is unlikely to delay the upcoming fourth test launch of the Starship megarocket. SpaceX has not yet commented on the cause or any potential damage.
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