Injector Head, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, R.H. Goddard

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Summary

This is an injector for a rocket motor attributed to the American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard and static tested at Fort Devens, Mass., on 3 Dec. 1929. He called it a "plug-type" injector. The injector head was one of Goddard's early efforts to find both a suitable means of propellant injection and cooling of the rocket motor. This object was found in the NASM collection and accessioned in 1966.

Credit Line

Found in Collection

Date

1930

Inventory Number

A19660024000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Miscellaneous

Materials

Overall, steel, with Alundum cone.

Dimensions

Overall: Height, 7.75 inches; width, 6.75 inches; diameter, 7.25 inches (19.69 x 18.42 x 17.15cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv983c06ea2-fefb-4552-9a0a-60115471b27e

Record ID

nasm_A19660024000