19K views · 546 reactions | Cryogenic Tank Design and Its Impact on Starship Raptor Engine Performance #SpaceX #starship #fblifestyle #cryogenics #elonmusk | Rocketry | Facebook

160K views · 1.6K reactions | Timelapse of a 897 seconds, or nearly 15 minutes Raptor engine test performed by teams at SpaceX's test site at McGregor, TX. This was the longest duration test performed teams by a wide margin. (audio in real time) | NASASpaceflight.com | Facebook

465K views · 613 reactions | Watch as SpaceX test fires its new Raptor engines for the first time. These new engines are what the company hopes will propel humans to Mars. https://cnn.it/2DS8tjU | CNN Business | Facebook

SpaceX Merlin Engine Vs. SpaceX Raptor Engine The Raptor engine is significantly more powerful and advanced than the Merlin engine. While the Merlin uses a simpler RP-1 kerosene and liquid oxygen fuel combination, the Raptor employs methane and liquid oxygen, which allows it to be more efficient and ideal for long-term space exploration. Raptor’s design supports higher thrust levels and better efficiency, especially in deep space, whereas Merlin is optimized for cost-effective launches to Earth