Model, Launch Pad and Controller, Flying Rocket

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

These are a launch pad and launch controller for flying rocket models. Built mostly of plastic, they were made by Estes Industries. The flying rocket model would be placed on the launch pad. Wires from launch controller were hooked up to a power source and the igniters in the model's motor.

G. Harry Stine, an American pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated them to the Museum in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930784000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Miscellaneous

Materials

Plastic, Steel, Copper

Dimensions

Other (launch pad assembled): 4 x 12 x 12 in. (10.2 x 30.5 x 30.5cm)

Other (controller): 2.5 x 5.1 x 12.7cm (1 x 2 x 5 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

Nation of Speed

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94fd3f6d9-646f-4be5-bf14-227c03ec984e

Record ID

nasm_A19930784000