Pump Part, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, R.H. Goddard

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Summary

This is probably an impeller element for a pump for one of the experimental liquid propellant rockets of the American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945). It may date to his P- or pump series of rockets, undertaken from Sept. 1938 to Oct. 1941, at his test site at Roswell, New Mexico.

It was found in the Smithsonian collections, but likely was originally part of a major gift of Goddard artifacts to the Smithsonian by the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation in 1950.

Credit Line

Found in Collection

Inventory Number

A19660020000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)

Materials

Non-ferrous; probably stainless steel; threaded shaft, steel

Dimensions

Overall: 2 1/8in. x 1 3/4in. (5.4 x 4.45cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94b4106c9-a2b2-4ea6-ae07-5026ad4ef4e3

Record ID

nasm_A19660020000