In a Test, NASA Just Intentionally Blew a Hole in the World's Largest Rocket
To prove their massive rocket could survive well beyond its intended limits, NASA blew a hole in its fuel tank.
Dec 10, 2019 9:45 PMDec 11, 2019 3:20 PM
NASA's Space Launch System rocket tank sports a gaping new hole in its side thanks to a recent test. (Credit: NASA/Dennis Olive)
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