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SpaceX’s third Starship SN8 static fire test didn’t go as planned – SlashGear
Recently, SpaceX performed its third static fire test on its Starship SN8 prototype. The test saw the rocket fueled as if it were about to launch, and then the…
Recently, SpaceX performed its third static fire test on its Starship SN8 prototype. The test saw the rocket fueled as if it were about to launch, and then the engines were fired for a few seconds while the spacecraft remains attached to the ground. While the other two static fire tests have gone as planned, there were issues this time.
Reports indicate that as the engines fired, material could be seen dripping from the base of the prototype, which isn’t normal for the test and indicated a problem….
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