2024-08-08 23:04:49
The engine works as shown in the picture twitter.com/gwynne_shotwell/status/1821674726885924923?s=46&t=BX-zKGYj4IQt-cL_y8p--Q CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(101-4-3) Author
2024-08-08 23:41:58
Gwynne Shotwell posted a picture of this engine firing, with text poking fun at Tory Bruno's characterization of it as "partially assembled." [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(40-1-0) Author
2024-08-09 01:47:28
Tory (a literal rocket scientist) falsly claims the Raptor 3 rocket engine is “partially assembled” in the side-by-side comparison picture. This image posted by SpaceX employee clearly shows the same Raptor 3 engine fully functioning with the same assembly as OP’s image. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(18-0-4) Author
2024-08-09 08:28:44
Gwynne Shotwell, the President and COO of SpaceX, has shown a picture of this engine running during a test. Importantly, the picture is taken from a position approximately 180 degrees opposite the one that Tory Bruno responds to - showing that nothing is hidden. [Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_HELPFUL(12-0-0) Author
2024-08-09 11:39:35
NNN, Mr.Bruno isn't saying that the engine cannot fire but saying some systems aren't mounted here, such as TVC or Fuel inputs which is factually correct since we can see empty connections and missing TVC actuators NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-2-4) Author