Is SpaceX's Raptor engine the king of rocket engines?

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From The Everyday Astronaut on YouTube:



I stumbled upon this - never watched this fellow's video before. He seems to know what he's talking about. Caution: very long video, but he gives time stamps early on if you want to jump ahead.

Enjoy!

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I'd speculated on the viability of methane with some other enthusiasts years ago. Nice to have a fairly clear explanation of the differences in fuels and how they influence the characteristics of the booster you end up with. In a word, it comes down to superior logistics.

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The associated article for those that prefer to read things
https://everydayastronaut.com/raptor-engine/