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Overall view of the liquid propellant gas generator.

Essentially an inefficient rocket engine, the LPGG generates high-velocity, relatively low-temperature gases which spin the turbine, which in turn powers the turbopumps.

Note the attach flange at left for the solid propellant gas generator.

 
H-1 Engine by Static Test Tower at Marshall Space Flight Center
Time picture taken Thu Jul 19 13:15:20 2012
Location picture taken Static Test Tower
East Test Area
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, AL
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