Elon Musk posted a video on his Twitter page in which SpaceX conducts static fire tests of engines on the Starship 24 spacecraft.

The static fire test is part of preparations for the first orbital flight of the SpaceX Starship, which is the largest rocket (with a Super Heavy booster installed). It is capable of more than doubling the thrust of the Saturn V.

After Musk posted the video, he also posted a meme hinting that Starship's static fire tests are too sexy and watching them keeps him from "living a normal, productive life."

Static fire test of two Raptor engines on Starship 24 pic.twitter.com/NNpViztphI

— SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 10, 2022 Musk also recently said that the path to the first orbital test of Starship will not be easy, as explosions and other problems can occur during the tests. The SpaceX CEO estimates that the first orbital test launch of Starship could take place in a month or within a year (he outlined the deadlines).

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