When it comes to rockets, a “static-fire engine test,” by definition, means that the rocket should remain on the ground and not move. But during such a test in China on Sunday, that clearly didn’t ...

The two BE-4 engines in the Vulcan Centaur booster fire for several seconds during a static-fire test June 7. Credit: ULA webcast WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance carried out a static-fire test of ...

SpaceX's Starship SN4 prototype explodes shortly after a static-fire test May 29 at the company's Boca Chica, Texas, facility. Credit: YouTube Space Padre Island WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Starship ...

Boeing has completed a static test to validate the side-of-body modification made to the Boeing 787. The test- dubbed 2C - saw the composite wings of ZY997, Boeing's static test airframe, flexed to a ...

SpaceX has cleared an important hurdle that brings it closer to the Starship system's first orbital flight test. The company has successfully completed a static fire test of the Super Heavy's current ...

Airbus’ A350 XWB static test airframe has moved to the facility where it will undergo structural design testing and validation. Courtesy, Airbus Airbus has moved its A350 XWB static test airframe to ...