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SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)

SpaceX’s Starship Ship 40 completes first static fire test as orbital launch prep accelerates

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The brief

Coverage notes the test occurred at an unspecified facility, with video documentation confirming the single-engine ignition. The test follows recent infrastructure updates, including deluge system trials at **LC-39A** and **SLC-37A** to support future launches.

Media outlets including **NextBigFuture**, **Space**, and **ValleyCentral.com** highlight the test alongside parallel developments: **Starlink Mobile US** launch plans and ongoing Starship **Flight 13** preparations. Reports emphasize the incremental progress toward orbital flight readiness, though no timeline for the next launch attempt has been confirmed.

Watch for confirmation of additional static fire tests, potential **Ship 40** rollout to launch pads, and updates on **Starlink Mobile US** deployment timelines. Coverage does not yet specify whether this test included full-duration burns or whether **Ship 40** will proceed directly to an orbital attempt.

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Quick answers

What is a static fire test?

A static fire test involves igniting a rocket’s engine(s) while the vehicle remains anchored to the ground, verifying propulsion system functionality before launch.

Which Starship prototype is being tested?

The test involves **Starship Ship 40**, the latest prototype in SpaceX’s iterative development program.

When is the next Starship orbital launch expected?

Coverage does not yet specify a date, but preparations for **Flight 13** are underway following recent infrastructure and deluge system tests.

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SpaceX Starship static fire test Starlink Mobile US LC-39A SLC-37A

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