Starship V3 Engine Fire Sparks at Texas Test Site Ahead of May Launch
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A fire and explosion erupted during a Raptor 3 engine test at SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas facility as Starship Version 3 moves toward its May debut. Video shows flames and a smoke plume from the test stand; the Raptor 3 engine delivers about 280 tons of thrust. SpaceX says the incident may be an anomaly and is unlikely to delay Starship’s inaugural flight, which has been rescheduled multiple times in recent months.
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