Motors, Model Rocket, Kit, Estes Firing Line

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is a retail package of three Estes Industries A3-4T model rocket motors. The "A3-4T" signifies that the power of the motors is in the lowest class (out of seven) established by the National Association of Rocketry. Also included in the package are igniter wires, recovery wadding, and tape retainers. A model rocket normally uses just one motor, and each motor is used only once.

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

Date

1970

Inventory Number

A19930506000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Paper

Plastic

Natural Fabric

Ceramic

Adhesive

Dimensions

Overall: 18.42 x 1.27 x 19.05cm (7 1/4in. x 1/2in. x 7 1/2in.); weight, 42.5 grams

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/nv914c97732-dd5a-4d49-91ee-3ce3ffb58ea6

Record ID

nasm_A19930506000