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2
Nov
2010

Second Stage Engine Detail, Saturn V




If I was a rocket scientist, I could probably tell you what all these shiny little spherical tanks mounted around the second stage engines on the Saturn V at Johnson Space Center were. Unfortunately, I’m not so, unless you know and want to comment, we’ll both have to stay in the dark.



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2 Comments

Travis
November 30, 2010, 4:19 pm

Those spherical tanks contain helium. Since helium is inert it can be used to purge lines, pressurize other tanks, or even for cooling.

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    Dave Wilson
    November 30, 2010, 4:24 pm

    Travis, thanks for this information!

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