Model, Rocket, Goddard, Liquid Fuel, 1926

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Mat Irvine

Summary

This is a 1/12 scale model of the world's first liquid propellant rocket, flown on 16 March 1926 by Robert H. Goddard. The rocket achieved an altitude of 41 feet (12.5 m) in 2.5 seconds and landed 184 feet (56 m) away, crashing into the snow. The rocket was propelled by liquid oxygen and gasoline.

Mat Irvine in Great Britain created this model for the National Air and Space Museum in 1975.

Credit Line

Gift of Mat Irvine

Inventory Number

A19751395000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

wood, ferrous metal and adhesive

Dimensions

Other: 1/2in. x 10 1/2in. x 1 1/2in. (1.27 x 26.67 x 3.81cm)

Country of Origin

United Kingdom

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv93e5285ae-3d93-4dc3-bdde-2e4cbb79c5a0

Record ID

nasm_A19751395000