Elon Musk Praises 'Amazing' Russian Rocket Engine Designs

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 04th August, 2021) SpaceX's Elon Musk said there are some amazing rocket engine designs made by the Russians who have been doing stage combustion for a long time.

"There's some amazing Russian rocket engine designs," Musk told the blogger Everyday Astronaut in an interview posted on Tuesday. "They've been doing stage combustion for a long time.

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SpaceX's Raptor engine uses higher pressure on its full-flow stage combustion, which is a relatively minor increment relative to what the Russians have already done before, Musk said.

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In May, Musk said there should be more dialogue between the United States and Russia. He also said he admires many of the technological achievements of Russia and the USSR.