SpaceX conducts a successful "cold engine" start test for its Starship engine in lunar-like conditions, as part of preparations for the Artemis 3 moon mission in 2025-2026.
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NASA officials report the positive outcome of the test, emphasizing its importance for restarting the engine in space during the mission.
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SpaceX shares a video showing the Raptor engine firing in extreme cold at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama.
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Starship, SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft, experienced challenges during its maiden flight in April but is undergoing improvements.
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The FAA supervised an investigation of the launch mishap and identified corrective actions for SpaceX to implement.
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SpaceX founder Elon Musk suggests quick progress for Starship, with FAA possibly granting a launch license in October.
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NASA's confidence in SpaceX's readiness for the Artemis 3 mission grows with the successful engine test.
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NASA previously indicated a willingness to proceed with Artemis 3 without Starship if necessary, using the spacecraft on a later mission like Artemis 4.
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The Artemis program involves international partnerships and aims to return humans to the moon, with SpaceX and Blue Origin as key contributors.