Piston Pump Part, Rocket Engine, R.H. Goddard

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Summary

This appears to be a part of one of the first rocket pumps tested by the American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard in 1923 for his first experiments with liquid propellant rocket motors.

However, it was only used for static, not flight tests. Goddard used liquid oxygen and kerosene to test his first pumps, although he preferred liquid oxygen and gasoline as his standard propellants.

This object was donated to the Smithsonian by Mrs. R. H. Goddard in 1959.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Robert H. Goddard

Date

ca. 1923

Inventory Number

A19590085000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)

Materials

Brass

Dimensions

3-D: 37.8 × 3.8 × 1.9cm (1 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 1 1/2 in. × 3/4 in.)

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/nv923701402-4e32-462e-ba04-d44748898bba

Record ID

nasm_A19590085000