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@NASASpaceflight · Dec 18, 2021
Some sweet TVC (Thrust Vector Control) gimbal action from the Center 9 Raptor gang on the Booster. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how the Booster steers.
Elon MuskElon Musk@elonmusk· Dec 18, 2021
Starship Super Heavy engine steering test
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Yup. Next booster will have 33 Raptor 2 engines, with 13 steering. Ship is being upgraded to 9 engines (3 sea-level gimbaling, 6 vacuum fixed) with increased propellant load.
04:21 AM · December 18, 2021 · 0 views
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