Object Details
Manufacturer
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
Summary
This is an injector, with a spark plug, for a liquid fuel rocket of U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard of ca. 1920s-1930s. It has a removable injector plate, slotted to accomodate a screw driver. It therefore may have been used to test injectors in static tests conducted by Goddard. The attached spark plug is for ignition.
It 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
Inventory Number
A19660019000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)
Materials
Overall, steel; copper cone insert; ceramic top of spark plug and brass tip
Dimensions
Overall: 2 in. tall x 4 1/2 in. long x 5/8 in. diameter (5.08 x 11.43 x 1.59cm)
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_A19660019000