SpaceX Starship's Flame Deflector At Launch Pad Gets Full-Pressure Test
SpaceX's Starship flame deflector at its South Texas launch pad underwent a full-pressure test.
The "new water deluge system to protect against the immense heat & force of Starship launch," according to a post on X by Elon Musk.
Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: SpaceX / Elon Musk | edited by Steve Spaleta
The "new water deluge system to protect against the immense heat & force of Starship launch," according to a post on X by Elon Musk.
Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: SpaceX / Elon Musk | edited by Steve Spaleta
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