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Raptor engine demonstration of a descent burn to the lunar surface

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SpaceX3 years ago

Test of a Raptor Vacuum engine chilled to mimic conditions after a long coast period in space

𝕾𝖍𝖚𝖒𝖇𝖆𝕭𝕿𝕮(🌜,🌛)3 years ago

Impressive! Looking forward to witnessing the precision and power of the Raptor engine during the lunar descent. Your continuous advancements in space exploration are truly inspiring. Keep up the amazing work! 👏🚀 #SpaceX #ExplorationGoals

Ken Kirtland IV3 years ago

Any updated HLS renders or information on the dedicated landing engines for HLS Starship?

Jon Noble 🇬🇧3 years ago

Is this confirmation you are getting rid of the landing thrusters on the starship lunar lander?

Niall-Ian Anderson3 years ago

@elonmusk I'd love to hear some new deep throttle numbers!

Alita Gail3 years ago

The directional precision and intensity is beyond any statement. Just unbelievable 😎

Tesla Pablo 🔋3 years ago

SpaceX Simply the best 🚀

Homer Hickam3 years ago

"Kicking up some dust... 30 feet, 2 1/2 down, faint shadow..."

Jan Evelyn✝️📖🌻🤺🇺🇸AmericaFirst Never Surrender3 years ago

What location this? You can burn combustibles on the moon supposedly.

ThoseWhoTellStories. 🗣️3 years ago

Do crew members get some privacy out in space?

Gordus3 years ago

@johnkrausphotos Please make sure to balance the shift of the orbit/rotation of Earth when you do these tests 🙏

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