How SpaceX Will Test 29 Raptor Engines

When it comes to SpaceX, there's a never-ending stream of information available as advancements in space technology are made. Inevitably though, this information leads to questions as well. With Starship getting much closer to its very first orbital launch, SpaceX will need to start performing static fire tests using all 29 Raptor engines on the bottom of Super Heavy. This video looks at how SpaceX will perform these tests on Booster 4.

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[cybird]

I love how he is Casually saying "Only 14 tons of methane"

[ReadTheShrill]

14 *TONS* of fuel in 3 seconds! 😮
Holy crap that's insane!

[PhlyDaily]

I can't wrap my head around starship. It's amazing the tech and manufacturing. GREAT vid!

[GuyFromJupiter]

This thing will have around 50% more thrust than the Saturn V did, which is just insane to think about. It's going to be crazy to watch this thing launch, and just as crazy to see them catch it on landing.

[Tripoutski]

I posted in another thread about something that was different with their testing, this sheds light on it. I live near the testing facility in Central Texas. Although we get the full blast tests every few days, over the last few weeks we have hear 3-4 second tests about 4 times a day. This tells me why they are doing that - thanks!

[drds]

The engines on the N-1 could not be test fired before launch as they lacked parts (I am pretty sure the valves had pyrotechnics involved where they were either on or off. But it is early in the morning and I could be wrong) that would allow them to be used multiple times. To try and skirt this issue, the soviets would test an engine or two per batch as an overall quality assurance check.

[danielwhyatt]

I truly cannot wait for the first full static fire of all of the booster rocket engines. It’s either going to end in a massive fireball from stress or a colossal success. We’ve seen plenty of renders of the booster having all of its rockets attached, but actually seeing them all together in real life like this is still hard to comprehend. It really paints a different picture from all the previous big rockets we’ve seen before. The eventual launch is going to be absolutely amazing, no matter when it happens.

[Sam-ssyn]

I love these SpaceX videos that you're making. Please don't ever stop making these videos. Love the work btw, thanks

[willgraham]

I cannot believe it managed to go so far with 5 engines out. Incredible work. So much data gathered now. Guess theyll be looking to why the stages didn't separate and how the Raptor engines can all reliably ignite and sustain good thrust. Should good for another launch hopefully soon!

[thatguy]

If Soviets managed to get the flawed N1 design off the ground, I have hope for SpaceX. The lack of a flame trench is concerning though.

[ChopFooey]

I'm so glad we have people like this in the world. While I can't reach for the stars I can cheer them on from the sidelines. With gloom and doom around every corner it's guys like this that make it a little more bearable. This launch will truly be a sight to behold.

[brainsaretasty]

I like how most of his videos are about spacex

[hszcw]

i guess the man who lights the engines uses a long 7 inch firepplace match.instead of the shorter matches he got in the folder of them from Cowgirls Ranch (brass pole extra).

[keithmcknight]

Love these videos 👍🏽 very informative!

[Beast-mode]

I still can't wrap my head around the fact that we have to basically start over from walking on the moon just 50 years prior is just amazing to me

[joshg]

Watching this video a year after publishing is telling. Blows my mind that they knew the possible issues but decided to risk it. Makes me wonder if we would already be talking about the next planned launch date had the pad infrastructure been better.

[Terminator_]

Every time I hear the conversation about colonizing Mars. I ask my self if we are willing to survive only by what we need, why don’t we have that same mentality on earth?
This is aside from “colonizing”
I’m talking about the ones who suggest on leaving earth for a “better” life

[HarshilFTW]

They did it! 31 Engine successful static fire!!!

[qwadebryson]

I'm so excited for this launch. My life will never be the same.

[ValentineC]

Actually I belive it was part of the ablative coating that blew up into the engine, the concrete below it was perfectly fine