Motors, Model Rocket, Set, Centuri

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Centuri Engineering

Summary

This is a set of three Centuri A5.2 rocket motors packaged for retail sale. They are made of pasteboard and contain non-explosive propellant. The "A5.2" signifies that they are in the second lowest class (out of seven) of motor power as established by the National Association of Rocketry. Each motor is used only once to power a model rocket. Although the igniters are supposed to be included in the package, for unknown reasons they are missing. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930488000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Paper

Adhesive

Ceramic

Plastic

Dimensions

Other (Retail Box): 2 7/16in. x 3 7/16in. x 1 1/16in. (6.19 x 8.73 x 2.7cm)

Overall (Motor): 2 3/4in. x 11/16in. (6.99 x 1.75cm)

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/nv9a311371d-945d-492e-8dca-0403b40708da

Record ID

nasm_A19930488000