SpaceX to re-examine all engines after Starship booster rocket blast

The blast occurred in the midst of a days-long static fire test campaign in Boca Chica, Texas, of the booster, equipped with 33 Raptor engines.

SpaceX will re-examine all its engines for the Starship spacecraft after the booster rocket burst into flames during a static engine test on Tuesday. Elon Musk said that while the damage is minor, they will re-examine the engines to see if others have issues too.

The decision was taken after the company reviewed a fire that occurred as part of its Super Heavy booster rocket development. Meanwhile, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintained that the law "limits the FAA’s safety oversight to protecting the public during scheduled launch and reentry operations. Yesterday’s event does not fall under the agency’s jurisdiction."

The blast occurred in the midst of a days-long static fire test campaign in Boca Chica, Texas, of the booster, equipped with 33 Raptor engines for use in an upcoming unmanned orbital test flight SpaceX hoped to launch later this year. The blast has likely dealt a setback to Musk's aim of launching Starship to orbit this year.