What Truly Separates a Successful Rocket Test from a Successful Flight

Want the insider truth about rocket science!? Forget the spectacle. On this episode of Throttle Up, bluShift Aerospace engineers Luke Saindon and Gerard Desjardins join Justin Starbird to pull back the curtain on the unseen world of getting a rocket off the ground. We dive into high-stakes FAA licensing, the terrifying reality of failure probability, and the logistical nightmare of turning a test engine into a flight-ready system. Hear how a successful engine test can still mean a 50/50 chance at launch, and what happens when a rogue fire extinguisher valve sabotages the entire day. Stop watching the countdown, tune in now for the unfiltered engineering truth!