Motors of a Soyuz rocket
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Motors of a Soyuz rocket
Soyuz rocket engines. View of the exhaust nozzles from the engines of the first and second stages of a Russian Soyuz rocket launcher. The first stage is composed of four engines, each with four combustion chambers, clustered around the central core of the second stage. The first stage engines burn for 118 seconds, the second stage for 290 seconds. The smaller nozzles are the vernier engines that provide stability control and steering. This rocket, photographed at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, was used on the Soyuz TMA-11 mission to the International Space Station in 2007
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Assembly Baikonur Clean Cluster Cosmodrome Exhaust Grouped Launcher Nozzle Preparation Rocket Russia Russian Soyuz Stage Vernier
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This print showcases the intricate and powerful motors of a Soyuz rocket, providing a glimpse into the remarkable engineering behind space exploration. The image captures the exhaust nozzles of both the first and second stages of this Russian launcher, revealing their impressive design and functionality. The first stage is composed of four engines, each boasting four combustion chambers that are strategically clustered around the central core of the second stage. These engines burn for an intense 118 seconds, propelling the rocket with tremendous force. Meanwhile, the second stage engines continue to propel it forward for an additional 290 seconds. Notably, among these larger nozzles are smaller ones known as vernier engines. These play a crucial role in ensuring stability control and steering during flight. Their presence highlights meticulous attention to detail in designing a rocket capable of navigating through space with precision. Photographed at Russia's renowned Baikonur Cosmodrome – synonymous with historic space missions – this particular Soyuz rocket was utilized on the momentous Soyuz TMA-11 mission to transport astronauts to the International Space Station in 2007. With its clean assembly and striking red accents against a backdrop of other grouped rockets, this image encapsulates both scientific marvels and human ambition as we push boundaries beyond our home planet.
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