A new Helldivers 2 Major Order has upped the ante in the ongoing fight against the Automatons, sending players straight back to Malevelon Creek in a push to destroy a major bot factory. But this order has come amidst a suspiciously quiet moment on the western war front, and I'm more convinced than ever that we're just in the eye of the storm.
SpaceX Runs Major Test In Texas Ahead Of Starship’s Third Flight Test
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Ahead of the third Starship test flight that is currently slated to take place next week, SpaceX is busy running last minute tests at its facilities in Boca Chica, Texas. The third Starship launch is SpaceX's most anticipated event in the year so far, as it will see the firm try to fly the world's largest rocket for the third time. The previous Starship test was in November, and it saw the first and second stages successfully separate. For the third test attempt, SpaceX introduced several upgrades to its rocket alongside building a new launch site to ensure the rapid testing of the rocket, which is indispensable to its future.
SpaceX Tests Launch Site Deluge System Ahead Of Third Starship Test Flight
After SpaceX shared earlier this week that the third Starship test flight will take place on March 14th, the firm has been busy tweaking its rocket ahead of the important missions. Starship's flight abort system, or explosives installed on the rocket to destroy in case of an anomaly, has already been installed.
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Now, footage from local media shows that SpaceX also tested the water deluge system at the launch pad with the first and second stages stacked. This system is one of the most important parts of the launch pad in the Starship program. It was the primary cause of a multi month delay between the second and third test flights in 2023 and ended up limiting SpaceX to only two Starship tests last year.
Judging by the footage, the test was successful, allowing SpaceX to cross off another item on its pre launch checklist. Before they can feel comfortable with a launch, engineers have to run several tests, such as tank pressure checks and static fires.
Before today's deluge system test, SpaceX also conducted a wet dress rehearsal of Starship to fully fill it with fuel and bring the countdown timer to just a handful of seconds before launch. However, after it un stacked the second stage Starship spacecraft from the Super Heavy booster, the subsequent stacking took longer than expected. It took SpaceX roughly three hours to stack the rocket, after earlier upgrades to the launch tower also covering the 'chopsticks' that lift the second stage Starship on the booster.
Ahead of the third Starship test, SpaceX has made several upgrades to the rocket. These include a new engine control system for the upper stage spacecraft. To maneuver itself during flight, the Starship second stage moves its engines in flight. These are controlled by a gimballing system, and according to
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