RAPTOR 3: THE MOST ADVANCED ROCKET ENGINE EVER BUILTSpaceX just unveiled the next evolution of its Raptor engine family — and Raptor 3 is a massive leap forward.This is the engine that will power Starship V3 and V4, pushing us closer to the rapid reusability and high-cadence launches needed for the Moon and Mars.Why Raptor 3 is a game-changer:• Fully integrated regenerative cooling — The entire engine is cooled internally. No external heat shield required. This dramatically simplifies the design, reduces we ...

RT Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt)Today, SpaceX shared a new picture (on left) of its next-generation Raptor 3 rocket engine, the most advanced rocket engine ever made.• Almost 2x the thrust of Raptor 1• Costs 4x less• Much lighter. Will save 2,425 lbs of weight per engine, or 94,575 lbs (42.9 metric tons) per launch• No heat shield• Optimized for manufacturabilityIt will first fly aboard Starship Version 3, with the first launch currently targeted for Q1 2026.(New photo on left from SpaceX's new quarterly ...