Is SpaceX's Raptor engine the king of rocket engines?
Everyday Astronaut · 4 HN recommendations
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Everyday Astronaut explains the basic physics of rocket engines, the main engine cycles and fuel types, then compares SpaceX's methane-fueled full-flow staged combustion Raptor to other engines. It runs nearly 50 minutes with chapter markers.
Why HN recommends it: HN commenters send people here as the best accessible starting point for understanding why Raptor and fuel choice matter for Starship.
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