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Revision as of 08:22, 25 April 2006
The Kestrel is an RP-1/liquid oxygen pressure-fed rocket engine. The Kestrel engine was developed by SpaceX for upper stage use on the Falcon 1 rocket.
Current published ratings:
* Vacuum thrust: 7,000 lbf (31 kN) * Vacuum Isp: 327 s (3.3 kNs/kg) * Chamber pressure: 135 psi (930 kPa) * Thrust-to-weight ratio: 42
Operations:
* Fuel: RP-1 rocket grade kerosene * Oxidizer: Liquid oxygen