Is SpaceX's Raptor engine the king of rocket engines?

Why it was recommended

A great place to start is this amazing video by The Everyday Astronaut

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What it covers

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. It is for someone meeting the subject for the first time.

Video details

Channel

Everyday Astronaut

Length

49 min 2 sec

Year

2019

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