Object Details
Manufacturer
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
Summary
This is an injector for a liquid propellant rocket of U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard. It was tested on 26 October 1927. The underneath of the cone is coated with a ceramic (alundum) to help absorb the heat of combustion. Goddard began his rocket experiments in 1915 with solid propellants, then switched to liquid propellants in 1921 since they had more energy content and greater performance. He continued experimenting with rockets until his death in 1945.
This object was found in the Smithsonian collections, but likely was originally part of a major gift of Goddard artifacts to the Smithsonian by the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation in 1950.
Credit Line
Found in Collection
Date
1927
Inventory Number
A19660022000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)
Materials
Overall, steel, possibly with some bronze alloy; coating in interior, at top of cone, ceramic (alundum)
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 in. tall x 8 in. wide x 4 3/4 in. diameter (13.34 x 20.32 x 12.07cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19660022000