"Each Raptor 3 engine produces roughly 280 tons of thrust, and with all 33 firing simultaneously, this generates approximately 9,240 tons of combined thrust, more than any rocket in history."
"Historically, a successful full-duration static fire is the last major ground milestone before launch. SpaceX has followed this pattern with every Starship iteration since the program began in 2023."
"I am highly confident that the V3 design will achieve full reusability. Full reusability of both stages is the foundation of SpaceX's plan to make regular flights to the Moon."
SpaceX successfully conducted a full-duration static fire test of all 33 Raptor 3 engines at Starbase, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the Starship V3 program. This test produced approximately 9,240 tons of thrust, the highest ever recorded for a rocket engine. The completion of this test indicates that Flight 12 is expected to occur within 4 to 6 weeks. Historically, a successful static fire is the final major ground milestone before launch, and Musk expressed confidence in achieving full reusability with the V3 design.
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