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Across the factory, teams advanced major Terran R structures, from stage 2 integration and shipment to propulsion, thrust structure, interstage, and stage 1 qualification hardware. ✓ Shipped stage 2 from Long Beach to NASA Stennis ✓ Installed outer engine LOX and fuel feedlines on the thrust structure ✓ Advancing...

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