RD-108 rocket engine

This type of rocket engine, designed by Valentin Glushko, has launched hundreds of spacecraft into orbit. Versions of it continue to be used today, burning a potent mixture of kerosene fuel in liquid oxygen.

Engineering model
Source: JSC 'NPO Energomash named after academician V Glushko'
Credit: The open joint-stock company 'NPO Energomash named after academician V Glushko'
Photo: State Museum and Exhibition Center ROSIZO
Object no: L2014-4255