The 'static fire' test occurred on Saturday (Sept. 30).
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesThe Falcon Heavy rocket that will launch NASA's Psyche asteroid mission is seen here in the hangar at Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The rocket was soon rolled out to the pad, where it performed a successful"static fire" test on Sept. 30, 2023.
During Saturday's test, team members briefly ignited the rocket's 27 first-stage engines while keeping the vehicle anchored to the launch pad. The trial helped prep the Falcon Heavy for the launch of NASA'sPsyche in 2029, then study it from orbit for at least the next 26 months. The mission's observations could teach scientists a great deal about planet formation and the's early days.
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