What is the purpose of the wind tunnel tests?

To prepare for a future space mission.

What is the Starship rocket?

A rocket designed to take people to the Moon.

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NASA, SpaceX Advance Wind Tunnel Tests for Starship Rocket

First publishedJul 31, 18:39 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:34 UTC · 13m ago

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NASA, SpaceX Advance Wind Tunnel Tests for Starship Rocket

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NASA and SpaceX conducted wind tunnel tests on a Starship rocket model at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.

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NASA and SpaceX tested a Starship rocket model in a wind tunnel. The test was at NASA's Ames Research Center in California. This helps prepare for a future space mission.

Why it matters

This test is important for a future space mission where people will land on the Moon.

In brief

Where did the wind tunnel tests happen?: At NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
What is the purpose of the wind tunnel tests?: To prepare for a future space mission.
What is the Starship rocket?: A rocket designed to take people to the Moon.

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