F-1 Rocket Engine

The F-1 rocket engine is a powerful liquid-fueled engine used in the Saturn V rocket’s first stage during the Apollo moon missions. It burns kerosene-based RP-1 fuel and liquid oxygen to produce immense thrust, roughly 1.5 million pounds, enabling massive payloads to escape Earth's gravity. Its design features multiple combustion chambers and turbines to efficiently generate the energy needed for launch. The F-1's reliability and power made it a critical component in space exploration, showcasing advanced engineering that helped humans reach the Moon.