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Raptor 3 got better by becoming less complicated. Rocket engineering gets interesting when the upgrade is deleting a lot of the stuff. SpaceX stripped out secondary lines, purge systems, wiring, sensors, avionics boxes, and spark igniters, then replaced many bolted flanges with welded joints. That means less weight, fewer...

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