Motor, Model Rocket, Set, Estes

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

These are three Estes Industries B3-6 unflown model rocket motors in a cardboard mailing tube. The "B3-6" signifies that the power of the motors is in the second lowest class (out of seven) established by the National Association of Rocketry. The motors are made of pasteboard and contain 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 the artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930508000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Paper

Adhesive

Dimensions

Storage (container): 1 1/4in. x 9 1/4in. (3.18 x 23.5cm)

Overall (motor): 6.35 x 1.27cm (2 1/2in. x 1/2in.)

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/nv94e3af9f7-8991-49d2-b1af-6f24402b89b8

Record ID

nasm_A19930508000