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Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) No. 2036, the first of the new Block I engines to fly, awaits installation into position one of the Orbiter Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 during preparation of the spaceplane for the STS-70 mission. The advanced powerplant features a new high- pressure liquid oxygen turbopump, a two-duct powerhead, a baffleless main injector, single-coil heat exchanger and start sequence modifications. These modifications are designed to improve both engine performance and safety.

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Taken in: Kennedy Space Center

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Description: Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) No. 2036, the first of the new Block I engines to fly, awaits installation into position one of the Orbiter Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 during preparation of the spaceplane for the STS-70 mission. The advanced powerplant features a new high- pressure liquid oxygen turbopump, a two-duct powerhead, a baffleless main injector, single-coil heat exchanger and start sequence modifications. These modifications are designed to improve both engine performance and safety.

Created on: Monday 17 April 1995

Albums: Locations / OSM-4.915832801313164
US SPACE PROGRAM / SPACE SHUTTLE / MISSIONS / STS-70 / Rocket preparation

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