Pump Housing, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, R.H. Goddard, ca. 1925

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Summary

This pump housing is from one of Robert H. Goddard's first liquid oxygen pumps for his rockets, ca. 1925. In March 1926 Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket, which burned gasoline and liquid oxygen.

Mrs. Robert H. Goddard donated this object to the Smithsonian Institution in 1959 as part of a large collection of artifacts from her husband.

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Robert H. Goddard

Date

ca. 1925

Inventory Number

A19590082000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)

Materials

Brass, solder

Dimensions

Approximate: 2.54 x 22.86cm (1in. x 9in.)

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/nv95051f517-7435-45ac-a8ed-2867707cbef6

Record ID

nasm_A19590082000