Whoa! SpaceX Starship s flame deflector at launch pad gets full-pressure test

SpaceX s Starship flame deflector at its South Texas launch pad underwent a full-pressure test on July 28, 2023. The "new water deluge system to protect against the immense heat & force of Starship launch," according to a post on X by Elon Musk. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: SpaceX / Elon Musk | edited by [Steve Spaleta](https://twitter.com/stevespaleta)