SpaceX's Raptor Testing Problem

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With Starship almost ready to do its first ever orbital test flight, it will rely on help from the raptor vacuum engine. But testing vacuum engines is a little bit more difficult than you’d think. This video looks at how these engines were tested in the past and how SpaceX has managed to get around the main problem.

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Music used in this video:
» Infinite Perspective - Kevin MacLeod
» Oceans - Bobby Renz
» The Plan’s Working - Cooper Cannell
» Long Road Ahead - Kevin MacLeod


Credits:
Written and edited by Ewan Cunningham (https://www.instagram.com/ewan_cee/)
Narrated by: Beau Stucki