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Old 07-08-2023, 09:01 AM
Startrek (Martin)
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Starship Super Heavy Static Fire Test

Space X just completed its first static fire of the super heavy booster at Boca Chica using the new water deluge system.
At least the pad and surrounding area looks ok however the Space X team are still evaluating the test and the infrastructure.
The area did clear fairly quickly of exhaust, steam and dust etc .. maybe the wind helped too
Frightening power !!!
I watched all the Saturn 5 launches as a space kid / teen and it was mind boggling back then , this vehicle is beyond belief
The next generation of raptor engines will boost the thrust to nearly 20 million pounds ( Saturn 5 was 7.6 million pounds )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHxKhpFUOuo
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