Raptor Vacuum Performs Orbital Insertion Length Test

A Raptor Vacuum engine performed a 300 second (5 minute) burn, roughly equal to a Starship orbital insertion burn. Newer and larger tanks were also added to the Tripod test stand as SpaceX upgrades it for more Raptor development. Video and Pictures from Adam (@AdamCuker), Gary Blair, and McGregor Live. Edited by Brady (@TheFavoritist). All content copyright to NSF. Not to be used elsewhere without explicit permission from NSF. Click “Join“ for access to early fast turnaround clips, exclusive discord access with the NSF team, etc - to support the channel. Rolling Updates and Discussion: Articles: NSF Store: L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC’s very early days to today. (Join L2 and support NSF here: )