A qualification test of a Raptor 2 engine has resulted in a dramatic explosion at SpaceXs McGregor facility.
Here is the full clip of the test that ended in a RUD.
The likely gasses involved in the explosion are methane and oxygen.
Video captured by NASASpaceflight shows the fireball, which occurred on May 23, 2024.Gif: NASASpaceflight/X/Gizmodo
Although the event was dramatic,anomalies during qualification tests do happen.
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