Ship 42 static fires complete. The Starship preparing for Flight 15 performed a full duration, six-engine static fire, and fired a single Raptor engine to simulate a deorbit burn
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I'd love a short explainer on what this ground deorbit simulation can verify, and what still has to be learned in flight. Same engine, very different conditions. That distinction would help put the test in context.

Oct 28, 2026 · 5:11 PM UTC

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It verifies that the engines on the rocket don’t explode when ignited.
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