Close up view of the three Merlin 1C rocket engines as observed by an engineering test camera in the engine bay at the top of the SpaceX test stand in McGregor, Texas.
Also, before the engines are started, supercold oxygen is used to chill down the engine to condition them for operation so that's the white vapor that's being vented.
And you think your car has issues starting in cold weather. Try starting when the "air" coming in is over 200F below zero. XD
Zoomer30 1 year ago
Dont really care for RP1/Lox engines, not as clean as LH2/LOX.
Zoomer30 1 year ago
hmm...cool!
KaptainKoolz 2 years ago
Also, before the engines are started, supercold oxygen is used to chill down the engine to condition them for operation so that's the white vapor that's being vented.
ugowar 2 years ago
Exhaust from the gas generator that runs the turbopumps. The gas generator runs fuel rich (kerosene) so the exhaust is sooty and not clear CO2.
ugowar 2 years ago
what are the tubes on the side that are spewing grey smoke?
KaptainKoolz 2 years ago