SpaceX Merlin 1D Achieves Full-Duration Test Run

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Credit: SpaceX/Chris Thompson
The most powerful version of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) Merlin rocket engine yet developed has completed its first full-duration mission firing test at the company’s McGregor, Texas, development site. The Merlin 1D engine fired for 185 sec. and generated 147,000 lb. of thrust during the...

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