Raptor engine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application gptkb:starship
gptkbp:control_system computer controlled
gptkbp:cooling_system regenerative cooling
regenerative cooling system
gptkbp:design_purpose high performance
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:development ongoing
Space X engineers
gptkbp:development_cost estimated in millions
gptkbp:durability designed for reuse
gptkbp:engine cutting-edge technology
full-flow staged combustion
in-house at Space X
scaled up for demand
gptkbp:engine_configuration modular design
vertical
iterative process
publicly available
subject to change
gptkbp:engine_development_timeline aggressive schedule
gptkbp:engine_power high expectations
measured in thrust-to-weight ratio
constantly evaluated
gptkbp:engine_testing_frequency high
gptkbp:engine_testing_results publicly shared
gptkbp:engine_testing_success critical for missions
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkb:Raptor_2
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower than kerosene engines
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2020
gptkbp:first_static_fire_test gptkb:2019
gptkbp:fuel_economy high
gptkbp:fuel_type cryogenic tanks
cryogenic
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:Mars_missions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Raptor engine
gptkbp:ignition_system spark ignition
gptkbp:inspiration Mars colonization
gptkbp:investment 300 bar
gptkbp:involved_in NASA contracts
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Mc_Gregor,_Texas
gptkb:Space_X_Boca_Chica
ongoing
multiple iterations
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:New_Glenn
gptkbp:launch_cadence high frequency expected
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Boca_Chica,_Texas
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:starship
gptkbp:number_of_engines gptkb:33
gptkb:6
gptkbp:number_of_rooms single chamber
gptkbp:operational_use planned for lunar missions
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Starship_program
gptkbp:performance high efficiency
gptkbp:propulsion yes
high
methane and oxygen
2300 k N
up to 2300 k N
gptkbp:safety_features multiple redundancies
gptkbp:staged_combustion_cycle full flow
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Merlin_engine
gptkbp:thrust_chamber single nozzle
gptkbp:type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:starship
gptkbp:uses methane
liquid oxygen
gptkbp:weight approximately 1,500 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3