SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy Booster undergoes critical engine testing
SpaceX is preparing to conduct a static test fire of its Starship Super Heavy Booster 9, featuring liquid methane-fueled Raptor rocket engines. This will be the first test of a new water deluge system installed at the launch pad following the explosive Integrated Test Flight on April 20. Extensive damage was caused to the launch facility, prompting SpaceX to add a water-cooled metal plate for protection. The specific ignition time and the number of Raptor engines to be fired remain undisclosed.