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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

Pop goes the Raptor! A sea-level Raptor engine experienced an Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly (RUD) on the Raptor Vertical at SpaceX McGregor yesterday. This test marks only the 12th RUD recorded since McGregor Live started with three RUDS being since the start of the month. Those of those were Raptors and one Merlin, with the latter being the only Merlin RUD we have seen on McGregor Live. Watch the testing action at SpaceX McGregor 24/7 at https://nsf.live/mcgregor | NASASpaceflight.com