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Overall view of main LOX valve on the No. 1 side of the bobtail thrust chamber.

Ordinarily, the No. 1 LOX high pressure duct would bolt on here. The valve is closed, with its poppet seated.

See also additional views of this valve from a later trip.

 
Main LOX valve on F-1 Engine Turbopump from Cold Calibration at Marshall Space Flight Center.
Time picture taken Mon Sep 9 09:46:08 2013
Location picture taken Cold Calibration Test Stand
East Test Area
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
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