Explosion Rocks SpaceX’s Test of Water Deluge System Ahead of Starship Launch
An explosion occurred during a test of SpaceX's water deluge system at its Starbase facility in Texas on Sunday. The incident may affect the upcoming test flight of Starship, currently scheduled for May 12.
SpaceX is preparing for the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket, scheduled for May 12. During a test of the water deluge system at its Texas facility on Sunday, an explosion was observed, followed by the system shutting down. The deluge system is designed to absorb heat and energy from the rocket during liftoff by spraying up to 350,000 gallons of water. The incident may impact the upcoming test flight. SpaceX had previously revealed issues with the deluge system, including automatic aborts during static fire attempts. The company is working to resolve these issues ahead of the launch.
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