Model, Mars Electric Launch Vehicle

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Object Details

Manufacturer

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center

Summary

This is a model of uknown scale of the Mars Electric Launch Vehicle. It was investigated by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s as one of several possible lauch vehicles that could be used in a crewed mission to Mars. However, it was never built.

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center built the model and transferred it to the Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Transferred from Marshall Space Flight Center

Inventory Number

A19760104000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic, Adhesive, Paint

Dimensions

S-N[Stage III]: 18" x 4 1/16" Diameter

Stage II: 11 7/8" x 4 1/8" Diameter [due to buldges on the second stage]

[Prior to 10/5/11]

Upper stage is 19 inches long and 4 inches in diameter. Lower stage is 12 inches long and 4 inches in diameter.

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/nv99e6d17e9-64eb-4bd4-bcb8-086f3c4462ef

Record ID

nasm_A19760104000