SpaceX is closing in on one of the most transformative upgrades in Starship’s history—and the latest Raptor 3 test has just given us our most in-depth look yet at what the future holds. With Starship V3’s debut approaching, Europe advancing its Argonaut lunar lander, and Blue Origin preparing a history-making New Shepard mission, the spaceflight … Read more
SpaceX’s Raptor 3 engine has captured the attention of the entire space community, including NASA, with its groundbreaking design and manufacturing speed. The latest iteration of SpaceX’s engine, Raptor 3, promises to be the key to unlocking greater power and rapid reusability for the Starship program. Recently, SpaceX revealed its 20th Raptor 3 engine, showcasing … Read more
The Raptor engine has long been hailed as a technological marvel, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in modern rocket propulsion. Yet, even SpaceX’s most powerful engine to date, the Raptor 3, is not immune to engineering setbacks. In a recent comment, Elon Musk revealed a significant technical issue with the new Raptor 3 variant, … Read more