SpaceX Advances Starship Testing with Super Heavy Booster 14 Static Fire
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SpaceX has successfully conducted a 33-engine static fire test on Booster 14 and is preparing Ship 33 for engine testing at Masseys. These tests are part of the preparations for Flight 7, expected in January. Ship 33, the first Block 2 Starship, features several design improvements, including extended propellant tanks and a redesigned heat shield. SpaceX is also expanding its Orbital Tank Farm to support future launches.
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