How to Start the Massive F-1 Rocket Engine - Explaining "Ignition Sequence Start"
- Episode aired Jul 18, 2019
- 9m
The Saturn V's F-1 Engine start sequence begins at T-9 and there is much to do in the nine seconds before liftoff. Fuel lines need to be purged and filled with fuel. Pumps need to be started... Read allThe Saturn V's F-1 Engine start sequence begins at T-9 and there is much to do in the nine seconds before liftoff. Fuel lines need to be purged and filled with fuel. Pumps need to be started. Fuel needs to be ignited. Thrust needs to build up. And every step needs to be timed to ... Read allThe Saturn V's F-1 Engine start sequence begins at T-9 and there is much to do in the nine seconds before liftoff. Fuel lines need to be purged and filled with fuel. Pumps need to be started. Fuel needs to be ignited. Thrust needs to build up. And every step needs to be timed to synchronize five engines.