Elon Musk has published a video of the first test of the Raptor engine for the interplanetary spacecraft Starship
He must set in motion a new spacecraft, which in a few years will deliver mankind to Mars.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2019
Raptor engines play a key role in the Masque space exploration plan. They should promote the reusable Starship rocket , which is currently being worked on by the SpaceX team.
First firing of Starship Raptor flight engine! So proud of great work by @SpaceX team!! pic.twitter.com/S6aT7Jih4S
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2019
Rocket “Starship”, planned, in 2026 should allow mankind to make interplanetary flights, including to Mars. The vessel will consist of two elements: the rocket module and the spacecraft.
Starship will have a length of 55 meters and contain more than 1000 cubic meters of cargo or passenger space. It is assumed that the rocket will be equipped with a trem or seven Raptor engines.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 4, 2019
The flight of the ship around the moon is tentatively scheduled for 2023.
