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Detail of the LOX turbopump at the top of the cut-away turbopump.

At the top is the inducer, which raises the inlet pressure for the impeller to prevent cavitation. Below that is the LOX impeller.

 
Cut-Away Turbopump at F-1 Engine Disassembly
Time picture taken Thu Jul 19 10:01:48 2012
Location picture taken Building 4205
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
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