Starship Super Heavy Model Tests

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SpaceX Super Heavy rocket gets supersonic wind tunnel test for NASA's Artemis moon missions (photos)

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A model of SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket has passed wind tunnel testing.

The model was subjected to high-speed forced air simulating the air resistance and flow the booster will experience during different stages of flight.

Pressure-measuring sensors were affixed to the rocket model.

Data collected during the tests will be used to update flight software for test flights of Super Heavy and Starship .

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