SpaceX Raptor 2 Engine Test Ends in Fiery Explosion at McGregor Facility
McGregor, Texas – A routine engine test at SpaceX’s McGregor facility turned into a fiery spectacle on Tuesday afternoon as a Raptor 2 engine suddenly ignited, engulfing the testing stand in flames and smoke. The incident, captured on a livestream by onlookers, occurred during the testing of the powerful engines intended for SpaceX’s ambitious Starship system. While the exact cause of the explosion has not been officially confirmed by SpaceX, initial reports suggest a potential …