SpaceX rolls out S30 onto testing site

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BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX has rolled out another Starship rocket for testing at the Boca Chica facility, according to LabPadre.

At midnight Tuesday, SpaceX rolled out S30, or Starship prototype 30, from its production facility to the testing site.

Louis Balderas with LabPadre says SpaceX is more than likely preparing for a cryo proof test, where engineers use nitrogen to imitate the pressure of a static fire test.

Photo of SpaceX's S30 on the testing pad after being rolled out last night (Photo Courtesy of LabPadre)

If all goes well, SpaceX usually conducts static fire tests shortly after.

SpaceX has a history of conducting these tests anywhere from a week to months away from launch day.

Local SpaceX enthusiasts anticipate a projected launch day announcement from Elon Musk, the companies CEO, in the near future.

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