A Starship static fire test is a key milestone where Raptor engines ignite while the vehicle remains secured, assessing thrust, propellant flow, and stability. A full test fires all 33 Raptor engines, generating over 7,500 metric tons of thrust, the most powerful rocket stage ever fired. This process validates ignition sequences, thermal loads, and pressure stability, refining Starship for orbital launches and deep-space missions. #SpaceX #starship #staticfire #booster | Space News

STATIC FIRE! (Audio Warning) Starship S37 performs a historic static fire test on the Pad 1 OLM, this time a single engine test, that looked nominal. Based on closures, we expect a 6 engine test to follow tomorrow. | NASASpaceflight.com

23K views · 408 reactions | SpaceX launches the Starship SN11 prototype on a test flight on March 30, 2021. The camera feed from the spacecraft was lost at 5 minutes and 49 seconds. SpaceX's John Insprucker said "Starship 11 is not coming back, do not wait for the landing," during the webcast. [Full Story](https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-sn11-rocket-launch-2nd-attempt) | Space.com | Facebook