SpaceX conducted a full-duration static test fire of the Super Heavy booster, igniting its 33 Raptor engines for about 20 seconds at the Starbase facility, Texas.
The upcoming integrated flight test IFT-5 is the fifth launch of the Starship system, building on previous successes, and aims to take human flights to Mars.
NASA has contracted the Starship system as the lunar lander for Artemis 3 mission, showcasing SpaceX's commitment to ambitious space exploration goals.
Unlike Falcon 9, Super Heavy is designed to fly back to the launch pad after reentry, utilizing 'chopstick' arms for landings, emphasizing reusability.
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