Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built.

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    10 months ago

    33 Raptor Engines?

    I get that technology has come a long way since the N1, but it still seems like a big gamble

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      10 months ago

      I mean, it “almost” worked last time, around 4-5 of them failed if I recall correctly. And the thrust vector control is electric now so that’s a huge upgrade from before.