Future Engines
SpaceX has both other main-engine development programs underway and has also released to the public details on future engine concepts. The concepts have included liquid hydrogen (LH2) fueled engines in addition to SpaceX' Merlin family of RP1-fueled engines currently in production. However, in November 2012, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced a new direction for propulsion side of the company: developing methane/LOX rocket engines.
Read more about this topic: Merlin (rocket Engine)
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