Model, Rocket, Aerobee Hi

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Aerojet General Corp.

Summary

This is a model of unknown scale of the Aerobee Hi, a sounding rocket for upper atmospheric research initially built by Aerojet General for the Navy and Air Force. A two-stage rocket, it could reach an altitude of about 168 miles and first successfully flew on April 21, 1955. During the International Geophysical Year (1957-1958), the rocket made 35 flights for the Navy and Air Force. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the military launched over 500 Aerobees from 1958-1985. Aerojet General made this model and donated it to NASM in 1965.

Credit Line

Gift of Aerojet General Corp.

Inventory Number

A19650324000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

non-ferrous metal, wood, paint

Dimensions

Overall: 2ft x 3 1/2in. (60.96 x 8.89cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c17a0126-49c0-4df7-a885-a804efdc8a61

Record ID

nasm_A19650324000