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This marks the first time a booster from the Starship program has been reused, signaling a major step towards SpaceX&#8217;s goal of zero-touch reflight. With 29 of its 33 Raptor engines being flight-proven, Booster 14 is now closer to being ready for its next launch. This development comes as SpaceX continues to refine its Starship upper stage, which has faced several challenges. The Super Heavy booster is notable for its immense size and capability, producing nearly 17 million pounds of thrust. This advancement in the Starship program underscores SpaceX&#8217;s commitment to making space travel more economical through reusability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SpaceX has made significant progress in the reusability of its Super Heavy booster, a critical component of the Starship rocket system. 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