SpaceX’s Starship rocket just hit a critical milestone.
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SpaceX is on a roll. Following its first crewed mission to the Moon using its Starship rocket, which landed a milestone NASA contract, the company just finished a critical test for the spacecraft’s propulsion system.<br><br>This month, Starship’s Raptor engines set a new Guinness world record for the highest specific impulse (the most fuel-efficient and powerful) rocket engine ever made, rivaling the performance of NASA’s Space Shuttle main engine. Later, the rocket’s Super Heavy booster completed a record-breaking static fire test with 33 engines burning at the same time.<br><br>We’re witnessing a pivotal moment in space exploration, where private corporations take the lead in pushing the boundaries of space travel. SpaceX is truly revolutionizing space technology.<br><br>What are your thoughts on SpaceX’s latest Starship milestones?
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