K-1 Launch Vehicle: Photo Gallery

Orbital Vehicle (OV)
2nd Stage

Payload Module The K-1 serves a variety of markets, including Low Earth Orbit, High Energy Orbits (with an active dispenser), and International Space Station Resupply.
Main Parachutes
Photographs of full scale parachute drop tests and parachute manufacturing.
Air Bags
Photographs of OV airbag system and tests.
Aluminum LOX Tank
Photographs of the K-1 OV liquid oxygen tank.
Composite Structure
Photographs of the composite structures for the body of the K-1 vehicle, in various stages of construction.
Fuel Tank
Composite Kerosene Tank Photograph
Orbital Maneuvering System
Photographs of OMS testing.
Thermal Protection System
Photographs of TPS materials for OV nose cap and high heating areas.
Main Propulsion System
Photographs of main engines.










  Launch Assist Platform (LAP)
1st Stage


Main Parachutes
Photographs of full scale parachute drop tests and parachute manufacturing.
Aluminum LOX Tank
Photographs of the K-1 LAP liquid oxygen tank including the rollout ceremony of completed tank.
Composite Structure
Photographs of the composite structures for the body of the K-1 vehicle, in various stages of construction.
Air Bags
Photographs of LAP airbag system and tests.
Aluminum Fuel Tank
Photographs of LAP aluminum kerosene tank.
LOX Retention Tank
Photographs of LOX retention tank, for LAP fly back.
Main Propulsion System
Photographs of main engines.