During a static fire, the rocket's engines are fired for a few seconds with the rocket still tethered to the ground.<\/p>\n
The test gives SpaceX the opportunity to measure pressures, temperatures and fuel flow before the real deal, typically a few days later.<\/p>\n
SpaceX chief Elon Musk tweeted on Wednesday: \"Today at SpaceX is about practising Starship engine starts. Ship is held down by massive pins while engines are fired. Two starts completed, about to try a third.\"<\/p>\n
After a third test was completed, Mr Musk added: \"All three static fires completed and no RUDs!\"<\/p>\n
Hopes are now high SpaceX could launch the SN9 at the start of next week as new no flight restrictions have been issued for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued three new note to airmen (NOTAMs) for January 18, January 19 and January 20.<\/p>\n
The company will still need to complete a Launch Readiness Review or LRR before SN9 is given the okay to launch.<\/p>\n
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