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		sobellian on June 6, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Super Heavy has splashed down in The Gulf of Mexic... You can see for yourself in the video - all 13 center engines attempt to light, and all but one do so.

arpinum on June 6, 2024 | [–]

Similar to ship, they start up more engines than needed in case a few fail, then immediately shut down the extra engines.

arrowsmith on June 6, 2024 | [–]

Where is this visible in the video? EDIT: oh wait is it the diagram in the bottom left?

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