SpaceX Boca Chica: SN9 Passes Cryogenic Tank Test - Fires RCS Thrusters

Starship SN9 was loaded with liquid nitrogen and pressurized to confirm its tanks can withstand flight pressures. Reaction control system thrusters are also fired.

Video & Photos from Mary (@BocaChicaGal). Edited by Brady Kenniston (@TheFavoritist)

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0:00 Starship SN9 Loaded with LN2
0:25 Venting Roars
1:15 Common Dome Getting Frosty
1:53 Both LOX & CH4 Tanks Venting
2:25 LOX Tank Getting Frosty
2:42 Reaction Control System Firing
5:14 Aft Section Venting
6:05 Detanking

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