CapSierra t1_j7rzfcv wrote on February 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM Reply to comment by ElvisArcher in SpaceX president/COO Gwynne Shotwell says they're attempting Starship's 33-engine static fire test tomorrow, Feb 9. by spsheridan Heat isn't really the primary concern here. The big risk is vibration. The sound waves from 33 engines firing at once are enough compressive force to literally break apart steel. Permalink Parent 17
CapSierra t1_j7rzfcv wrote
Reply to comment by ElvisArcher in SpaceX president/COO Gwynne Shotwell says they're attempting Starship's 33-engine static fire test tomorrow, Feb 9. by spsheridan
Heat isn't really the primary concern here. The big risk is vibration. The sound waves from 33 engines firing at once are enough compressive force to literally break apart steel.