R-4D

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The R-4D is a small hypergolic rocket engine, originally designed by Marquardt Corporation for use as a reaction control system thruster on vehicles of the Apollo crewed Moon landing program. Aerojet Rocketdyne manufactures and markets modern versions of the R-4D.

AS14-66-9340 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A view from inside the Lunar Module (LM) following the second Apollo 14 extravehicular activity (EVA). At the left foreground is the modularized equipment transporter (MET).AS14-66-9340 (6 Feb. 1971) --- A view from inside the Lunar Module (LM) following the second Apollo 14 extravehicular activity (EVA). At the left foreground is the modularized equipment transporter (MET).
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Gemini and Apollo rocket enginesGemini and Apollo rocket engines
RCS quad containing four R-4D thrusters, as used on the Apollo Service ModuleRCS quad containing four R-4D thrusters, as used on the Apollo Service Module
RCS quad containing four R-4D thrusters, as used on the Apollo Service ModuleRCS quad containing four R-4D thrusters, as used on the Apollo Service Module