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SpaceX Fires Up Next-Gen V3 Starship for First Time
SpaceX has completed the first static fire test of its upgraded V3 Starship Super Heavy booster, a key milestone ahead of an expected April launch for the more powerful next-generation rocket.
Key Takeaways
- SpaceX completed the first static fire test of its V3 Starship Super Heavy booster on March 16
- The V3 variant features upgraded Raptor engines targeting 100+ metric tonne payload capacity to LEO
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