“Finicky” Raptor Engine Failed to Ignite SpaceX’s Starhopper on August 26
On July 25, 2019, SpaceX unveiled its new prototype called the Starhopper which the company claims could carry the first humans into Mars. Its much-anticipated demonstration flight was aborted at the last possible second on August 26 in the hopes of trying it again later. Starhopper is a reusable prototype for SpaceX’s Starship vehicle. It…