Starship finally makes orbit but engine trouble cuts the victory lap short
All 33 Raptor 3 engines ignited at 07:48 CT, but one shut down during ascent. The booster later reignited 26 of the 28 engines planned for its boostback maneuver. During descent, it reignited 11 of the planned 13 engines for the high-thrust portion of its landing burn before stepping down to five and then three.
- ▪All 33 Raptor 3 engines ignited at 07:48 CT, but one shut down during ascent.
- ▪The booster later reignited 26 of the 28 engines planned for its boostback maneuver.
- ▪During descent, it reignited 11 of the planned 13 engines for the high-thrust portion of its landing burn before stepping down to five and then three.
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