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The engine's steam generator.

The steam generator decomposed hydrogen peroxide (stored in the peroxide tank) to generate hot gasses to drive the turbopumps. After exiting the turbine, the steam is dumped overboard via the steam duct.

 
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Time picture taken Thu Oct 29 11:57:48 2009
Location picture taken Michigan Space Science Center
East Campus
Air Zoo
Portage, MI
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