Merlin is a family of rocket engines developed by SpaceX for use on its
Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles. Merlin engines use a rocket grade kerosene
(RP-1) and liquid oxygen as rocket propellants in a gas-generator power cycle. The Merlin engine
was originally designed for recovery and reuse.
PROPELLENTLOX / RP-1
THRUST845kN / 190,000 lbf
Falcon 9 first and second stages after separating in flight
Falcon 9 lifts off with its Iridium-5 payload
Falcon 9 lands on the droneship Just Read the Instructions
Close-up on thr Merlin engines of Falcon 9 during liftoff
Falcon 9 leaves a trail of light as it lift offs from Vandenberg
Falcon 9 lifts off whit Dragon for an in-flight test of the Vrew Dragon abort system