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WATCH: How big is SpaceX Starship 'the most powerful launch vehicle ever-built' when compared to other rockets?
Fp Staff •The Starship launch vehicle comprises the Super Heavy first-stage booster and the Starship second stage. When it enters the orbit, the second stage becomes a self-contained spacecraft for crew or cargo. Both stages are powered by Raptor engines
SpaceX inches closer to an orbital launch attempt, test-fires its Super Heavy rocket for its longest duration
Fp Staff •The Elon-Musk-owned space organisation test-fired its Super Heavy rockets for about 12 seconds, making it the longest duration for which the massive booster has been fired. SpaceX hopes to make its orbital launch attempt in December, or early 2023.