SpaceX conducted an extended static firing of its next Starship upper stage, cycling its six Raptor engines through multiple thrust levels to recreate different conditions seen within the propulsion system during flight.
Credit: SpaceX
The FAA on Feb. 28 cleared SpaceX to resume flights tests of the Starship-Super Heavy reusable launch system while an investigation into the Jan. 16 breakup of the upper stage remains underway. “After completing the required and comprehensive safety review, the FAA determined the SpaceX Starship...
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