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"SpaceX Set to Test Fire Starship Raptor Engine and Launch Third Test Flight Pending FAA Approval"

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Source: Interesting Engineering
"SpaceX Set to Test Fire Starship Raptor Engine and Launch Third Test Flight Pending FAA Approval"
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SpaceX is set to perform the first-ever re-light of the Starship Raptor engine next week, as part of its efforts to reach orbit on the next launch attempt scheduled for April 14. The company has made design changes to the latest Starship prototype in hopes of achieving a successful orbit after previous attempts fell short.

Topics:sciencespacespace-exploration#raptor-engine#rocket#space-exploration#spacespace-exploration#spacex#starship
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