Model, Rocket, Nova, 1:72

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Unknown

Summary

This is a 1:72 scale model of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Nova rocket. The Nova was originally proposed as the first launch vehicle for lunar landing missions. After production of the Saturn V began to perform that mission, a more powerful Nova was proposed to be a follow-on to launch crewed missions to Mars. However, no Nova progressed beyond the design stage. The manufacturer and donor of the model are unknown.

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown.

Inventory Number

A19791449000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Wood, paint, steel, adhesive decal

Dimensions

Approximate: 42 × 8 in. (106.7 × 20.3cm)

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/nv9ee1e284c-99f4-4059-8bda-31f8fdc6fed3

Record ID

nasm_A19791449000