Archivo: SaturnV S-IVB

Description: Saturn V S-IVB (Third) Stage. (NASA illustration) "This cutaway illustration shows the Saturn V S-IVB (third) stage with the callouts of its major components. When the S-II (second) stage of the powerful Saturn V rocket burnt out and was separated the remaining units approached orbit around the Earth. Injection into the desired orbit was attained as the S-IVB (third stage) was ignited and burnt. The S-IVB stage was powered by a single 200,000-pound thrust J-2 engine and had a re-start capability built in for its J-2 engine. The S-IVB restarted to speed the Apollo spacecraft to escape velocity injecting it and the astronauts into a moon trajectory. "
Title: SaturnV S-IVB
Credit: MSFC-0100983 - Saturn V S-IVB (Third) Stage
Author: NASA
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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