Raptor engines
Coverage of Raptor engines in the Nexus archive.
- Starship shows it can deploy satellites, but Moon mission clock still ticks
SpaceX's Starship successfully deployed Starlink satellites during its 12th flight test but faced setbacks in its Super Heavy Booster's performance and failed to reignite a Raptor engine in space, delaying orbital and lunar mission goals. The test highlighted both achievements, like satellite deployment and controlled reentry, and challenges, including booster failure and engine issues.
- Once again, SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built
SpaceX has set a new record for the tallest rocket ever built with its Starship Version 3, featuring numerous upgrades including higher-thrust Raptor engines and a reusable lattice-like structure. This version is expected to begin experimenting with in-orbit refueling, enabling flights to the Moon. Starship remains an iterative development program with new versions in the pipeline.