SpaceX and Launcher Release Incredible Engine Test Footage

TLDRThis week in space: SpaceX and launcher release incredible engine test footage, a mesmerizing total solar eclipse occurs, and Delta's final flight says farewell. Get all the details here!

Key insights

🚀Launcher's E2 engine and SpaceX's Raptor engine showcased in test footage

🔥Launcher's E2 engine burns kerosene with oxidizer Rich combustion cycle

💙Launcher's exhaust appears blue due to hot and energetic combustion

🌌Raptor engine demonstrates flow separation phenomenon during shutdown

🌍Multiple launches, including Falcon 9 and Angara, successfully deploy satellites

Q&A

What engines were featured in the test footage?

The test footage showcased Launcher's E2 engine and SpaceX's Raptor engine.

Why does Launcher's exhaust appear blue?

Launcher's exhaust appears blue due to a hot and energetic combustion process.

What is the flow separation phenomenon observed during the Raptor engine shutdown?

During shutdown, the Raptor engine experiences flow separation, causing oscillations and rings within the exhaust.

Which rockets successfully launched and deployed satellites?

Multiple rockets, including Falcon 9 and Angara, successfully launched and deployed satellites into orbit.

What was the payload for the USSF 62 Mission?

The payload for the USSF 62 Mission was the US Space Force Weather System Follow-On Microwave satellite.

Timestamped Summary

00:00SpaceX and launcher release incredible engine test footage.

01:52Launcher's exhaust appears blue due to a hot and energetic combustion process.

02:58Raptor engine demonstrates flow separation phenomenon during shutdown.

03:35Multiple rockets, including Falcon 9 and Angara, successfully launch and deploy satellites.

08:10Delta 4 Heavy rocket completes its final flight.

10:30Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft returns from the International Space Station.

11:57Mesmerizing total solar eclipse occurs in North America.

12:20Highlights of the week's launches and events in space.