How to test vaccum engines at sea level?

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SpaceX is testing its Raptor vacuum engine (RVAC) at sea level (without any facility that can simulate near vacuum conditions). How can they do this without flow separation happening?

asked Nov 06 '22 at 11:57

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See also https://space.stackexchange.com/q/55487/6944 and https://space.stackexchange.com/q/37749/6944 – Organic Marble Nov 06 '22 at 12:29
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Also https://space.stackexchange.com/q/41901/6944 – Organic Marble Nov 06 '22 at 12:36

How to test vaccum engines at sea level?

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