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What if a rocket engine had to freeze before it could fire? : Falcon 9’s Merlin engines are flooded with cryogenic fuel to prep for ignition. It's the cold before the combustion — and it's absolutely critical. ❄️🚀 #Falcon9 #MerlinEngine #RocketScience #CryoChill #SpaceX #engineering #spaceflight | Rocketry