SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing

Here's something that caught my attention — SpaceX just nailed a major milestone with its next-gen Super Heavy booster. After a tough history, this upgraded rocket has now successfully completed cryogenic proof testing. According to Stephen Clark at Ars Technica, the booster, which stands a whopping 237 feet tall, was taken from the factory in Texas to Massey's Test Site. Over six days, ground teams ran it through intense thermal and pressure cycles, loading it with liquid nitrogen — acting as a stand-in for the real cryogenic propellants it'll carry on launch day. So, what does this actually mean? Well, it’s a big step forward for SpaceX’s plans to make Starship missions more reliable. This test proves the redesigned propellant systems and structural strength can handle the extreme conditions of space travel. And get this — this milestone helps reduce the risks that previously led to booster failures. As Stephen Clark reports, this kind of testing is crucial for SpaceX’s push to get Starship flying again, and honestly, it’s pretty exciting to see progress like this at Starbase.