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Between the valve package and the metal casing at the forward end of the Ascent Propulsion System engine is a gold piece of metal; I assume this serves as a heat shield to prevent heat generated during the engine's firing from affecting the operation of the valves.
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| Time picture taken | Sat Nov 7 10:24:26 2009 |
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Saturn V Hall Davidson Center for Space Exploration U.S. Space & Rocket Center Huntsville, AL |
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