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SpaceX Fires Up Next-Gen V3 Starship for First Time
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
- An April launch is targeted pending FAA clearance and post-static-fire inspection results
- Booster catch-and-reuse capability is key to achieving the rapid relaunch cadence SpaceX requires
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DT Editorial Team··4 min read·via space.com