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SpaceX, the private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, is gearing up for a historic milestone in their rocket development. The company is preparing to conduct a static fire test of all 33 engines on their Booster 7 rocket, a major step towards a planned orbital launch attempt in the coming months.
The test, known as a “wet dress rehearsal,” simulates a real launch and involves fueling the rocket with liquid oxygen and methane. The static fire will be the first time that SpaceX has attempted to fire all 33 engines at once, having previously only conducted tests with a maximum of 15 engines.
The news comes on the heels of a successful full stack wet dress rehearsal for both the #Booster 7 and Starship 24, the company’s next-generation spacecraft. Following the rehearsal, the rocket system was de-stacked and the Starship was moved away from the launch site to make way for the Booster 7 to complete its engine test.
This latest development is a significant achievement for SpaceX, which has been working to perfect their rocket technology for years. The company has already made history with their reusable Falcon 9 rocket, which has successfully launched and landed multiple times. In addition, the company has been developing the #Starship spacecraft as a reusable transportation system for both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
The static fire test of the Booster 7 is a crucial step in SpaceX’s plans to eventually send humans to Mars and other destinations in deep space. The company has stated that they hope to send the first humans to Mars as early as 2024, and this latest development brings them one step closer to achieving that goal.
After completing Starship’s first full flight-like wet dress rehearsal, Ship 24 will be destacked from Booster 7 in preparation for a static fire of the Booster’s 33 Raptor engines pic.twitter.com/YXSfyBufmX
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) January 24, 2023
SpaceX’s progress in rocket technology has also had a major impact on the industry as a whole, with many companies now looking to follow in their footsteps. The successful static fire test of the Booster 7 will not only be a milestone for SpaceX, but for the entire space industry as well.
With the March 2023 orbital launch attempt fast approaching, all eyes will be on SpaceX as they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in space exploration. The company’s innovative approach and ambitious goals have made them a leader in the industry, and their success with the 33 engine static fire test will no doubt further solidify their position at the forefront of space technology.
As the world watches, SpaceX continues to make strides in their quest to make space travel more accessible and sustainable. The upcoming orbital launch attempt is expected to be a significant moment in the history of space exploration, and one that will pave the way for even more exciting developments in the future.
Source: Tweet from official SpaceX Twitter account
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