SpaceX Fired Up Raptor Engine For Moon Flight And Landing Tests

Space.com 2024-07-11

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A vacuum Raptor engine was recently test-fired after being "chilled to mimic conditions after a long coast period in space," according to SpaceX. Previously, a Raptor was tested to demonstrate the descent burn to the moon surface.

Credit: SpaceX | edited by Space.com's Steve Spaleta

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