Merlin Vacuum engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application space launch vehicles
gptkbp:average_temperature -250 to 300 ° C
gptkbp:challenges overcome engineering challenges
gptkbp:check_in_time approximately 300 seconds
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:community_support strong community support
gptkbp:competitors other rocket engines
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
gptkbp:design_features modular design
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:development ongoing
gptkbp:development_cost estimated at $30 million
gptkbp:durability yes
gptkbp:economic_impact gptkb:significant
gptkbp:educational_use used in educational programs
gptkbp:engine open cycle
gptkbp:environmental_impact low
gptkbp:facilities Space X Rocket Development and Test Facility
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2010
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
gptkbp:fuel_type RP-1 and Liquid Oxygen
gptkbp:future_plans upgraded versions planned
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Merlin Vacuum engine
gptkbp:ignition_system gas generator
gptkbp:influences influenced other designs
gptkbp:inspiration previous rocket engines
gptkbp:invention multiple patents filed
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Elon_Musk
gptkbp:launch_price reduced launch costs
gptkbp:launch_site Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center
gptkbp:launched over 100
gptkbp:legacy part of space exploration history
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive media coverage
gptkbp:number_of_rooms gptkb:1
1000 psi
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkb:Falcon_9_Block_5
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:performance high performance
gptkbp:propulsion 185,000 lbf
120:1
gptkbp:public_interest high public interest
gptkbp:publications technical papers published
gptkbp:safety_record excellent
gptkbp:specific_impulse 330 seconds in vacuum
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Raptor_engine
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkbp:weight 1,500 lb
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkb:Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4