The testing process of the Super Heavy Booster 19 as part of the Starship project was full of surprises. Initially, the process was halted due to a malfunction in the water supply system, leading many to believe the test had been canceled. However, the SpaceX team managed to resolve the issue in a short time and restart the system. This was reported by Ixbt.com .
After the restart, the water cooling system operated at full capacity, and all 33 Raptor engines were ignited simultaneously. This static fire test, broadcast live via the NASASpaceflight channel, is a crucial milestone ahead of the Starship Flight 12 mission. All systems were checked while the rocket was secured to the launch pad.
The next flight is scheduled for May 15, which will be the first Starship equipped with new-generation Raptor 3 engines. Offering higher thrust and efficiency compared to Raptor 2 engines, the Raptor 3 does not require external heat shielding. This innovation allows for a fourfold reduction in production costs.
The Starship system, developed by SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is a fully reusable super-heavy launch vehicle. It is designed to transport cargo and humans beyond Earth's orbit to the Moon and Mars in the future.
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