I will review that the nuclear thermal rocket program is taking and will take far longer ... The performance of the SpaceX Raptor engines is already very good but SpaceX is working on better engines.

SpaceX has taken a major step toward its eighth Starship launch by successfully conducting static test fires of its Super Heavy booster and Starship "Ship" in preparation for the upcoming mission. In ...

Today, LOLtron presents Milestone Universe: The Shadow Cabinet #4, hitting stores on Wednesday ... but is it too late? Not if Rocket and Static rise to the occasion to become the shining beacons ...

In preparation for its eighth Starship launch, SpaceX is finishing up preflight shakedowns for the megarocket's first stage, ...

SpaceX has been testing its rocket hardware ahead of the eighth flight of its Starship megarocket. The Elon Musk-led company shared dramatic footage and photos showing the 33 Raptor engines on the ...

All 33 Raptor engines of SpaceX's 233-foot (71-meter ... The next steps will involve this particular rocket's Ship and Super Heavy components progressing toward vehicle stacking.

The second generation of the Raptor moved to a twin-turbo V-6, and although that engine made great power, it lost the magical sound of that V-8. Well, if you love V-8 power and noise, you’ll be ...

Once the engine was selected, the rest of the Raptor T1+ fell into place. A tubular chassis forms the base; Ward explains that a standard chassis brings inherent compromises to the table.

All 33 Raptor engines of SpaceX's 233-foot (71-meter ... Still, these are still test flights for the gargantuan rocket; its path to operational missions is one of increasing scrutiny as mission ...

This week at Starbase, construction continues at the launch site, Ship 32 meets its demise and Booster 15 performs its first static fire. At the new launch ...