Rather than utilizing the staged combustion cycle found in other rocket engines, the Merlin uses a gas generator cycle, with a pintle injector providing combustion stability. Ever Since the Merlin ...

One of China’s latest commercial launch companies has secured early funding as it aims to develop a launcher featuring first ...

SPAINSAT NG I, the first of two satellites from a military program in which Spain will invest 2 billion, successfully launched from Cape Canaveral. A launch that culminates 15 years of work: "We can ...

The newly tested engines could power a variety of space projects. China's state-owned main space contractor tested five different rocket engines on one day last week in preparation for future ...

That's why rockets have to carry tanks of both fuel and oxidizer. The SpaceX Falcon 9's Merlin engines use rocket-grade kerosene (RP-1) fuel with liquid oxygen as the oxidizer. NASA's Space Launch ...

With the launch Friday and another Falcon 9 flight Monday (this one with a booster on its 15th mission), SpaceX has launched Falcon 9 rockets 423 times. The fleet leader, Booster No. 1,067, has now ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. China's state-owned main space contractor tested five different rocket engines on one day last ...

According to the Blue Origin website, the engines of the Blue Origin New Glenn reusable rocket were made in Kent, Wash. and Huntsville, Ala. The engines are the BE-3PM, BE-3U, BE-4 and BE-7.

SpaceX launched the Hisdesat SpainSat Next Generation I via a Falcon 9 rocket out of Kennedy Space Center Wednesday night.

Tom Gillard and Rachael Gray sailed their Merlin Rocket to victory at last weekend's John Merricks Tiger Trophy at Rutland Sailing Club. After a season of too much or too little wind for this season's ...