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> Additionally, SpaceX has engineered a new electronic Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system for Super Heavy Raptor engines. This is a pretty big deal. Musk has m
by panick21_ 3y ago
> Additionally, SpaceX has engineered a new electronic Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system for Super Heavy Raptor engines.
This is a pretty big deal. Musk has mentioned this a long time ago as being something that will happen.
SpaceX is moving to direct electric motors rather then having a pressure base system in between.
This improves the T/W ratio of the engine and should be both more reactive and less error prone.
Not sure if any large rocket engine has ever done this, I imagine not.