Space X Merlin

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:application satellite launches
cargo resupply missions
crew missions
gptkbp:average_temperature -250 to 1500 ° C
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:US_Air_Force
gptkb:NASA
commercial partners
gptkbp:configuration gptkb:Merlin_Vacuum
gptkb:Merlin_1_A
gptkb:Merlin_1_B
gptkb:Merlin_2
gptkb:Merlin_1_D
gptkbp:cooling_system film cooling
gptkbp:development gptkb:2002
gptkbp:development_cost estimated $10 million
gptkbp:diameter 1.1 m
gptkbp:engine gas-generator cycle
gptkbp:environmental_impact lower emissions than predecessors
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2006
gptkbp:fuel_type gptkb:RP-1
gptkbp:future_plans upgraded versions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Space X Merlin
gptkbp:ignition_system gptkb:spark_plug
gptkbp:influenced_by historical rocket engines
gptkbp:inspiration NASA's F-1 engine
gptkbp:invention multiple patents filed
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:Elon_Musk
gptkb:Gwynne_Shotwell
gptkb:Tom_Mueller
gptkbp:launched over 100
gptkbp:length 2.5 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:notable_feature reusable
gptkbp:number_of_engines 1 to 9
gptkbp:number_of_rooms 1000 psi
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:Falcon_9_first_stage
gptkb:Falcon_9_second_stage
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:oxidation_states liquid oxygen
gptkbp:part_of Space X launch vehicles
gptkbp:propulsion 18:1
845 k N
gptkbp:public_perception widely regarded as innovative
gptkbp:reliability high
gptkbp:specific_impulse 282 seconds
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Raptor_engine
gptkbp:type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Falcon_1
gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkb:Falcon_Heavy
gptkbp:weight 450 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AR1_rocket_engine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6