Object Details
Manufacturer
ATK Thiokol
Summary
In 2004 President George W. Bush announced a new "vision for space exploration" focused on returning to the Moon. NASA responded with a program called Constellation. The plan included a reusable crew launch vehicle blending the best of Apollo and Space Shuttle technology capable of returning astronauts to the Moon. This model represents ATK Thiokol's concept for the crew launch vehicle, a solid rocket booster first stage and a liquid propellant second stage, both derived from the Space Shuttle propulsion system, with an Apollo-type crew module on top.
ATK presented this early concept model to the Museum when the vehicle design became more refined.
Credit Line
Gift of ATK.
Inventory Number
A20060642000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Crewed Spacecraft & Parts
Materials
Plastic
Aluminum
Paint
Paper
Dimensions
Overall (Launch Vehicle): 23 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (59.7 x 3.8cm)
Storage: 61.6 x 27.3 x 5.7cm (24 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20060642000