Launcher, Rocket

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Object Details

Summary

This is a launcher for a flying model rocket. The model sat vertically on the stand, and the wires running from the battery through the hand-held controller were attached to the motors at the aft end of the model. When the switch on the hand-held controller was activated, the current flowed to the motors. They began burning, lifting the model off the stand. It is not known whether this launcher was ever used. Neither its manufacturer nor donor are known.

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time.

Inventory Number

A19960483000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Miscellaneous

Materials

Plastic

Ceramic

Steel

Copper

Paper

Adhesive

Paint

Aluminum

Wood

Dimensions

Other (assembled): 36 x 21in. (91.4 x 53.3cm)

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/nv9ff02ec60-8d05-4cce-bfdf-eac871c8c400

Record ID

nasm_A19960483000