Starship’s new Raptor 3 engines faltered during boostback. See why the FAA has grounded SpaceX following Flight 12's hard splashdown.

SpaceX’s Raptor 3 engine, built for the upcoming Starship V3 vehicle, now produces 250 tonnes-force of thrust at sea level, according to figures the company has shared publicly. That marks roughly a 9 ...

SpaceX successfully conducted a 25-second static fire test of Booster 20's 33 Raptor 3 engines, paving the way for Starship ...

The SpaceX Raptor engines are becoming far more powerful and should reach over 330 tons of force while not needing a heat shield. Removing the need for a heat shield will lower the overall mass and ...

Historic engine test: SpaceX fired all 33 Raptor 3 engines on its Starship V3 booster, producing about 20 million pounds of thrust. Regulatory hurdle: The mid-May launch target depends on FAA ...

SpaceX uses 3D printers and a process of relentless refinement to streamline its Raptor engines. In the Raptor 3, plumbing and wiring that had been on the outside were fused into the motor’s metal ...