# SpaceX has carried out the most powerful Super Heavy booster test in the company’s history, firing all 33 Raptor engines at full thrust.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-08 · India Today*

## Key points

- SpaceX conducted its most powerful Super Heavy booster test ever, firing all 33 Raptor engines at full thrust.
- The test involved the upgraded Super Heavy V3 booster, featuring significant improvements for thrust, reliability, and reuse.
- This static fire was described as both full duration and full thrust, a first for SpaceX’s booster tests.
- SpaceX has recently succeeded in catching returning Super Heavy boosters using mechanical 'chopstick' arms for rapid reuse.
- The upcoming 12th test flight aims to assess both the upgraded booster and improvements to Starship’s stability and recovery.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** United States

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