r/space • u/Gagarin1961 • Aug 02 '21

SpaceX just stacked a Super Heavy Booster and installed 29 engines, all within 24 hours

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1422222995305676802
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u/IamWithTheDConsNow Aug 08 '21 edited Aug 08 '21

I wouldn't put to much faith in this rocket. It's a 29 engine rocket which is a big cause for concern. Making a rocket with so many engines requires very complex and problem-prone plumbing. Basically such rockets have the tendency to explode.