Motors, Model Rocket, Set, Estes

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is a retail package of three unflown Estes Industries B4-6 model rocket motors. The "B4-6" 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 it to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930512000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Paper

Plastic

Adhesive

Dimensions

Other (box): 9in. x 1 1/8in. (22.9 x 2.86cm)

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/nv9f722b4e0-4e65-405b-8ef2-bca7eab894d9

Record ID

nasm_A19930512000