Motor, Model Rocket, Model Products Corporation

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Products Corporation

Summary

This is an unflown Model Products Corporation Minijet model rocket motor from 1971. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated it to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930527000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Motor: Paper, Adhesive, Ceramic

Original Packaging: Plastic, Paper, Steel

Dimensions

Other (Motor): 1/2in. x 2 1/4in. (1.27 x 5.7cm)

Overall: 5 5/16in. x 4 1/8in. x 5/8in. (13.49 x 10.48 x 1.59cm)

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/nv91e934245-4f29-4da6-ac12-45c40869f19a

Record ID

nasm_A19930527000