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The reviews are done—SpaceX is clear to launch Starship (arstechnica.com)
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Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built.

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[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

33 Raptor Engines?

I get that technology has come a long way since the N1, but it still seems like a big gamble

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I mean, it “almost” worked last time, around 4-5 of them failed if I recall correctly. And the thrust vector control is electric now so that’s a huge upgrade from before.