The Starship V3 static fire everyone was waiting for just happened

Key Points:

• SpaceX successfully completed a full-duration static fire test of all 33 Raptor 3 engines on Starship Booster 19 at Starbase, Texas, marking the most powerful rocket engine test ever and signaling that the maiden flight of Starship V3 (Flight 12) is imminent, expected within 4 to 6 weeks.
• The Starship V3 is designed for full reusability and in-orbit refueling, capable of carrying over 100 tons to low Earth orbit, which is essential for NASA’s plans for sustainable lunar missions and future Mars exploration.
• Tesla announced a limited Signature Edition run of 250 Model S Plaid and 100 Model X Plaid vehicles with exclusive features and a $159,420 price point, marking the end of these flagship models as Tesla shifts focus toward autonomous vehicle technology and humanoid robot production.
• Tesla received the first European type approval for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system in the Netherlands, enabling limited semi-autonomous driving on public roads while preparing for broader EU market expansion and aiming to increase its FSD subscription base toward a 10 million user target.
• Tesla began volume production of the Semi electric truck at a new factory adjacent to Gigafactory Nevada, targeting 50,000 trucks per year with improved design and charging capabilities, leveraging vertical integration to overcome past supply chain challenges and supporting growing corporate fleet adoption.