Re: SpaceX SN8 Starship Static Fire Malfunction
As reported by [teslarati]:
After successful integration of the nose cone, followed by pressure tests and Wet Dress Rehearsals, Starship SN8 completed one of its static fire tests running from the fuel tanks in the nose section to test its capability to fuel the Raptor engines for decent. Unfortunately, last night one of those tests seems to have resulted in a failure, damaging hydraulic control systems resulting in a loss of control over the rocket. Molten slag could be seen streaming from the aft section for approximately 2 minutes, with pressuring increasing in the LOx tank. Fortunately previously installed Burst Discs ruptured, allowing for the fuel tanks to vent and preventing a critical failure.
SN8 has been successfully detanked and crews are currently inspecting the damage, its expected at least one or more of the Raptor engines will be replaced with further repairs for additional testing.
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