SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Firing Footage just shocked NASA Scientists!

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SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Firing Footage just shocked NASA Scientists!
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SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Firing Footage just shocked NASA Scientists!
""engine i mean even industry experts when we showed a picture of the Raptor 3 said that engine is not complete"" (16:14 - 16:20)
It finally happened: Elon Musk just pulled back the curtain on something HUGE that left NASA scientists stunned.
. Raptor 3 isn’t just an engine—it’s a bold leap into the future of space travel. Lighter, stronger, crazier efficient—and no, it doesn’t even need a heat shield anymore?!
Today in Techmap's episode, we’re diving into SpaceX’s most mind-blowing upgrade yet—and trust me, you’re gonna want to hear this. From slashing over a ton of weight to packing 330 tons of potential thrust, this thing is basically defying physics.
Oh—and remember that industry exec who said Raptor 3 looked incomplete? Yeah, SpaceX clapped back with a test fire that shut everyone up.
So what exactly makes this engine the key to Mars, Moon bases, and 1,000-flight reusability? Stick around, because we’re breaking it all down—from the crazy tech changes to the subtle genius behind SpaceX’s design philosophy.
This isn’t just a rocket update. It’s a glimpse into a future where hopping between planets is as easy as flying coast-to-coast.
Let’s get into it.
SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Firing Footage just shocked NASA Scientists!
May 29, 2025, Elon dropped major updates on the Raptor 3 engine for SpaceX’s Starship—and let me tell you, this engine is a game-changer for rapid reusability! We’re diving into all the juicy details, so buckle up!
So, what’s the big deal with Raptor 3? Elon Musk just revealed that this engine has gone through over three hundred tests, racking up sixteen thousand seconds of run time. That’s a ton of firing, proving it’s ready to power Starship on its missions to low Earth orbit, the Moon, and even Mars!
First up, let’s talk about the weight savings—Raptor 3 has shed over one ton of mass compared to earlier versions. Specifically, the Raptor 3 engine weighs about 1,525 kg (approximately 3,362 pounds), which is roughly 7% lighter than the Raptor 2 engine that weighed around 1,630 kg, and significantly lighter than the original Raptor 1 engine, which weighed about 2,000 kg. When considering the total engine system mass, including induced mass from rocket-side hardware, Raptor 3 totals about 1,720 kg, compared to Raptor 2’s total of approximately 2,875 kg. This represents a mass reduction of around 1.1 metric tons per engine compared to Raptor 2.
That’s huge! But, how can they achieve that?
SpaceX's New Raptor 3 Firing Footage just shocked NASA Scientists!
This is largely due to the elimination of a base heat shield. Yep, you heard that right. Elon explained that they’ve simplified the design so much that if there’s a fuel leak, it just leaks into the flaming plasma during operation. Sounds crazy, right? But that means the leak becomes a non-issue—no extra fire suppression systems needed, less weight, and fewer failure points!
In addition, the electronics and secondary piping will be integrated into the structure of the engine itself, so everything is contained and protected.
So, why does that matter? Because it means Starship can now carry around forty extra tons of payload to orbit. We’re talking more cargo, more satellites, more everything for missions to the Moon or Mars. That’s a massive win for SpaceX.

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