S-II (Saturn V second stage)

Overview

The Saturn V second stage, powered by five J-2 engines burning liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.

Components & hardware

Knowledge connections

• Stage ofSaturn V
• Powered byJ-2
• Uses propellantLH2 / LOX

Sources

The primary and reference sources this topic draws on.

• NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration

  Mission data, planetary science, space telescopes, and public-domain imagery.

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