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SpaceX tests all 33 Super Heavy engines ahead of Flight 15

Technology · First reported 26 Oct, 16:00 · Updated 19:06

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SpaceX carried out a static-fire test of its Super Heavy B22 booster at Starbase in South Texas on October 25, igniting all 33 Raptor 3 engines for about 15 seconds. The booster is intended for Starship Flight Test 15, which may attempt to catch both rocket stages with the launch tower’s mechanical arms.

  • SpaceX tested Super Heavy B22 at Starbase in South Texas on October 25, igniting all 33 engines for about 15 seconds.
  • B22 is intended for Starship’s 15th test flight; the booster test began final checks of the first stage, while Ship 42 still requires its own engine test and system checks.
  • The article says Flight 15 may attempt to catch the Ship upper stage and Super Heavy booster using the launch tower’s mechanical arms.
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