Dive deep into SpaceX's Raptor engine 🚀 – the powerhouse behind Starship's incredible journeys to orbit. Uncover where and how these beasts are constructed, tested, and integrated into Starship. From its origins in Hawthorne, California, to the extensive testing at McGregor, Texas, and finally to its launch from Starbase, this video uncovers the intricacies of the Raptor engine and its evolution. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about rocketry, join us on this thrilling journey to understand the heart of SpaceX's most ambitious project. Like & Subscribe for more space exploration insights!

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🖊️ Written by Ian Atkinson (@IanPineapple).
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Video & Photos by: Jack Beyer, Gary Blair, Nic Ansuini, Thomas Burghardt, Michael Baylor, Stephen Mart, Jay DeShelter, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, McGregor Live, SpaceX, BocaChicaGal, Elon Musk.

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