Motor, Model Rocket

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Object Details

Summary

This is an unflown model rocket motor. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. It is not known who made the motor.

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

A19930495000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Paper

Adhesive

Ceramic

Plastic

Dimensions

Overall: 3/4 x 2 3/4in. (1.9 x 7cm)

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/nv9578c3571-b3ac-4d30-a1bb-70c7941efa84

Record ID

nasm_A19930495000