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View of the upper portion of the Ascent Propulsion System (APS) engine protruding into the aft cabin of the lunar module test article.

Note the flange which mounts the APS engine to the LM structure.

Note that, in a flight LM, there would be a cover over the APS engine, protecting the forward end of the engine from damage and presumably sealing the cabin from the vacuum of space.