Merlin is a family of rocket engines developed by SpaceX for use on its Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles. Merlin engines use a rocket grade kerosene (RP-1) and liquid oxygen as rocket propellants in a gas-generator power cycle. The Merlin engine was originally designed for recovery and reuse.
PROPELLANT
LOX / RP-1
THRUST
845 kN / 190,000 lbf
Falcon 9 vertical with its Iridium payload at moonrise
Falcon 9 lands on the droneship Just Read the Instructions
Falcon 9 lifts off with its Iridium-5 payload
Falcon 9 first and second stages after separating in flight
Falcon 9 vertical with its Iridium payload at moonrise
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