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33 monsters roaring! SpaceX is very close to the CATCH

SpaceX drops massive boom at Starbase, ready for new launch…
SpaceX's Crazy Speed ahead of Mechazilla Catch…
Thirty-three Raptor engines roared to life simultaneously, transforming the launch pad at Starbase into a massive sea of fire and steam. But the most remarkable thing wasn’t just the sheer power Booster 22 had unleashed.
Behind this test lies a race against time, as SpaceX is scrambling to prepare for one of the most important missions in Starship’s history—one that could shock everyone, including NASA.
So, just how insanely is SpaceX preparing for this historic mission?
On October 25, Booster 22 completed a full-duration static fire of all 33 Raptor engines at Pad 2 in Starbase. It is a major milestone in preparing for Flight 15. Before a rocket as massive as Starship can leave the launch pad, SpaceX has to confirm that its engines, propellant systems, and supporting hardware can work together as designed.
Consider the pressure the SpaceX team is under. They are not simply preparing one more test flight. They are trying to bring a giant machine closer to a goal the aerospace industry has pursued for decades: recovering and reusing an entire orbital launch system.

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