Starship Booster Huge Static Fire Today

[Startrek]

Space X moved one big step closer today to an orbital test flight of their Starship sometime in December
They successfully completed a static fire using 14 out of a total of 33 Raptor engines
The static fire only lasted about 12 secs but the thrust was absolutely incredible
Each Raptor engine produces around 460,000 pounds of thrust at sea level so 14 combined produced approximately 6.4 million pounds of thrust ( the Saturn 5 produced 7.6 million pounds at lift off )

Can’t wait to see all 33 engines during a static fire and the eventually the orbital launch

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r4XzEmbdtLM

[strongmanmike]

I think these are the hold down bolts..? :question:

They'll probably need to upgrade to fresh ones when all the engines are hammering together..? :P

Mike

[Startrek]

A bit of WD40 and she’s apples. The static fire shattered concrete from the test stand with shards flying off like missiles
Hmm…. Don’t know about 33 engines
It might blow a hole in the ground as big as Texas
Insane power !!!
Makes the Saturn 5 look like a toy
All exciting stuff if your a rocket geek ( like me ) watched all of the Apollo launches on my parents PYE black and white TV 68’ to 72’

[strongmanmike]

Actually surprised the tests are conducted with the rocket vertical!? :question:

Mike

[mura_gadi]

I was surprised at the size of some of the objects fleeing from the clouds... looks like a good size cover plate flew off from somewhere...


Steve

I think a manhole cover still holds the record for the fastest object to leave the planet though... and won't be beaten. Under estimated the size of the underground nuclear test and blew a 16" thick vent manhole cover at an estimated launch speed of 125,000mph. It left the atmosphere too quickly to burn up...

So that sucker depending on the planets may have been the 1st object to leave the solar system... Also beat Sputnik into space by nearly two months.

Found an interweb match -
https://www.businessinsider.com/fastest-object-robert-brownlee-2016-2#on-october-4-1957-the-soviet-union-launched-sputnik-the-worlds-first-artificial-satellite-15

[astronobob]

Yo Mike,, yeah, need do more engine tests while on Ground Zero = Lauch mount, few reasons, check fuel lines, spin prime tests, complicated ignition sequences, Stress test, list goes on,,
Also the Clamp Down mechanisms need to hold rocket booster with all engines firing because they start unevenly and rocket needs sit true vertical during Power-Up and at full power, then they Release the behemoth with out risk of the thing going Skewiffy,,
Lastly the Star Ship Booster is all New, never-done-before, soo, lots of testing,, Safety,, :work: :ship2:
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On a Side Note: SLS Launch approx 5;30pm AEST Thursday (Tomoz) :prey:

Countdown here --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk_-PKs0b2w

:cool2:

[DarkArts]

Soz, mate, but the Artemis launch is today. The launch window opens at 5.04pm AEDT.

https://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1574762&postcount=86

[mura_gadi]

I'm with Bob on the timing, that's what I posted in the Artemis discussion and it's what Space.com is reporting as little as 18hours ago.

Space.com "Liftoff of NASA's $4.1 billion mega moon rocket is set for Nov. 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST (0604 GMT)." and also NASA "Liftoff is scheduled for 1:04 a.m. EST Wednesday, Nov. 16 with a two-hour launch window."

We're plus 16hrs on the time shift...

[DarkArts]

Today's date IS November 16.

Tune into NASA TV now. The broadcast is in full swing - I've been watching it for hours. The launch clock is on hold at T -10.00 mins. There is a planned 30 minute hold that we're currently in, that will likely be extended somewhat due to a range radar fault (equipment has now been replaced).

The launch window remains two hours starting 5.04pm AEDT today.

[AstroViking]

Artemis at T-5 minutes and counting!

[mura_gadi]

Yeah, no big bangs!

[astronobob]

Dang & F%#@ what went wrong there, That 'Live Link I posted is still counting down with 14 + hrs left, Dodgy Sh*te,, ahhggg, doesnt matter, Just seen a News Headline, guess I now watch the re-run, but sheeze, Spoil Alert :(
:thanx: at least she got-off the ground & hope it be a good mission :2thumbs: