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2023-02-10 Science & Technology

33 engine static fire of StarShip booster. 31 engines fired enough for a later launch attempt!

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Posted by 3dc 2023-02-10 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 Start at 9:23 for a short show.

Posted by Bobby 2023-02-10 10:30|| 2023-02-10 10:30|| Front Page Top

#2 Rand Simberg's 'hot take' on it. He still wants to know if 31 (of 33) engines would have been enough for SpaceX to "Go For Orbit!" in real life.

Posted by magpie 2023-02-10 12:54|| 2023-02-10 12:54|| Front Page Top

#3 Yeah, sure, go 31/33. If the others light after the fact, I'm sure the computers can handle the adjustments.

For those who want an epic 'splosion, that'll prolly get 'er.

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-02-10 13:16|| 2023-02-10 13:16|| Front Page Top

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