SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Engine Shocked Everyone!

SpaceX has revealed the Raptor 3. This latest iteration of the Raptor series has been tested at an astonishing total thrust force of around 269 tons, and a chamber pressure of 350 bars. To give you some perspective, the Russian RD-180 engine, one of the most powerful engines in operation, generates 386 tons of sea-level thrust, but requires two combustion chambers and two nozzles to achieve this. Similarly, Blue Origin's BE-4 engine, another powerful contemporary engine, is expected to produce up to around 240 tons of thrust, but it relies on a less efficient combustion cycle and uses the same methane and oxygen propellant mixture.
The increase in performance from the Raptor 2 to Raptor 3 is significant. The Raptor 2 produced 230 tons of thrust and achieved about 300 bars of pressure, making the Raptor 3's achievement a 17% increase in performance. This is an unprecedented leap forward in rocket engine technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and demonstrating SpaceX's commitment to continual innovation.
The increased thrust and chamber pressure will allow SpaceX's rockets to reach higher speeds and carry heavier payloads, expanding the possibilities for future missions.
One of the key advancements in the Raptor 3 is its ability to withstand high temperatures, a crucial factor for rocket engines that operate in the harsh and demanding conditions of space travel. According to Musk, the Raptor engines might have the highest heat flux of any rocket engine ever made, meaning they can tolerate incredibly high temperatures. This has been achieved through the use of regenerative cooling and film cooling techniques. Regenerative cooling circulates cold fuel around the engine before it's burned to cool the engine, while film cooling injects a layer of cool gas between the combustion gases and the engine walls, protecting them from the intense heat.
As part of their commitment to simplifying the design of the Raptor engine, SpaceX is exploring the possibility of removing engine heat shields. This would reduce the complexity of the engine, making it easier to produce and repair, thus increasing efficiency and reducing costs. However, this is a challenging task that requires careful engineering to ensure the engine's reliability and safety.

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[Mortacxo]

What a time to be alive, witnessing and experiencing the second wave space expansion

[johnrday]

Raptor3 a plus 17% thrust. Well done Spacex engineers and entire team to always inovate and improve. Imagine what their future 'Raptor 16' is going to do!!!

[sanjosemike]

The “problem" is not the engine. It is the matter of trying to configure the launch base to WITHSTAND the thrust of these rockets without being destroyed.

Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

[floridanews]

I need one of these to drag me out of bed in the mornings.😁

[devcoolkol]

5:29 it looks so much cleaner and thinner, that much mass reduction must make it a really great engine.

[hamiddouglas]

Kudos SpaceX propulsion team again you made another masterpiece as always!

[johnbenoit]

Happy to have this team work their butts off to make the future now.

[kevinmateri]

You put on the best commentary on here. 😮

[theastronomer]

Outstanding progress! Keep going, SpaceX.

[EdgarKohl]

I'm Not into rocket science but it does create jobs within the scientific faculty, these folks are just like anyone, they have bills to pay.

[nickl]

More power but can Raptor 3 run longer? A longer mean time to failure is more important to a reusable rocket engine than increasing chamber pressure to get more power. More power.. usually just mean more wear and tear or physical components... which is okay for a single use engine... but not so great for a reusable engine.

[azerman]

1:02 There's a flashing image you probably missed when editing

[kurtdewittphoto]

2:36 Isn't there a danger of messing with the earths rotation?

[montedaestrada]

Rocket engines are not the solution for launch but just the best solution currently available/

[cp]

It will allow few engines, and make launches less complex.

[silvadelshaladin]

How much would these engines change the ability of Starship to send payloads to the moon or mars WITHOUT doing refueling? Or does it stay being a pretty much LEO only vessel?

[richbarrows]

Is that a true photo of raptor 3 next to 1 and 2?
Anyone know?

[dalegregg]

"Hi everyone, I'd like to open a discussion about the wildlife protected area around SpaceX's launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. While we all value the preservation of natural habitats, the current protective radius may be impacting operational efficiency.

Could we consider removing the environmental protection within a one-mile radius of the site? This change would provide SpaceX the necessary operational space, and with their demonstrated commitment to environmental responsibility, they would continue to handle the local wildlife with care.

A thorough scientific assessment suggests that this change shouldn't significantly impact the majority of wildlife in the area. Any displaced animals could be relocated under expert guidance.

This adjustment could also help reduce ongoing legal challenges from environmental groups. SpaceX could partner with these groups to develop a robust wildlife protection plan, fostering a cooperative relationship.

It's essential to find a balance between technological advancement for humanity and environmental conservation. What do you think about this proposal?"

[desromic]

1:54 Says Russian RD-180, but shows picture of American F-1. How does someone make this mistake?

[henrypierce]

These performance developments means fewer fuel launches to orbit...