SpaceX completed a static-fire test of all 33 Raptor engines on a Super Heavy booster at its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on May 8, 2026. The test lasted approximately 10 seconds, according to SpaceX's official social media account.
This booster, designated Booster 15, is part of the Starship V3 design, which includes upgraded Raptor 3 engines and increased propellant capacity. The test marks a key step toward an orbital flight attempt, though no date has been announced.
SpaceX has conducted previous static-fire tests with fewer engines, but this was the first full-duration burn of all 33 engines on this specific booster. The company aims to use Starship for missions to the Moon and Mars.
