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On April 20, SpaceX wantonly launched its Starship megarocket without the benefit of a flame diverter or water deluge system, resulting in significant damage to the launch pad and hurtling dust and debris into the surrounding areas. Looking to prevent a recurrence, the company is building a powerful deluge system, which underwent its first test yesterday.
Legal and regulatory concerns surrounding Starship’s recent test launch challenge the U.S. private sector’s efforts to compete with China over next-generation super-heavy-lift rocketry.