Model, Rocket, Atlas Centaur, 1:15

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Object Details

Manufacturer

General Dynamics Corp.

Summary

This is a 1:15 scale model of the Atlas-Centaur rocket, used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to launch a variety of satellites and probes from 1962-1989. These rockets employed a modified Atlas D intercontinental ballistic missile first stage and a Centaur second stage. General Dynamics made this model and transferred it to NASM in 1983.

Alternate Name

Atlas-Centaur Rocket Model

Credit Line

Gift of General Dynamics

Inventory Number

A19830003000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic

Dimensions

Overall (1:15 scale): 9 ft. 4 in. long x 8 in. diameter (284.48 x 20.32cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99d7d0be7-4a45-4d4c-8a78-c35edb105cf7

Record ID

nasm_A19830003000