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Booster 19 Pad 2 static-fire campaign with Raptor 3 and ground-side anomaly

March 22, 2026NASASpaceflight, LabPadre Space, What about it!?

NASASpaceflight, LabPadre, What about it!?, and RGV Aerial Photography converge on Starbase’s Pad 2 coming online, spotlighting Booster 19’s first static-fire work with Raptor 3 engines, an early cutoff tied to ground systems, and ongoing buildout like Giga Bay/Gigabay growth.

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Booster 19 has completed its first-ever static fire campaign at Starbase’s brand new Pad 2
After igniting all 10 Raptor 3 engines, the test ended early due to a ground-side issue
Starship Superheavy Completes Crucial First Static Fire Test With New Raptor 3 Engines!
Pad 2 is being methodically hammered through a test list before Flight 12.
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LabPadre Space
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RGV Aerial Photography
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