Rocket, Flying Model, Astron Alpha

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is an Astron Alpha flying rocket model made of wood, steel, and cardboard. It is not known whether it was flown. The model has a nylon parachute in the nose. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse. Estes Industries made the model. The donor is unknown.

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time.

Inventory Number

A19960479000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Wood

Paint

Steel

Adhesive

MOTOR TUBE - PASTEBOARD

OVERALL - PLASTIC

Dimensions

Storage: 36.2 x 14.3 x 10.8cm (14 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.)

Overall: 31.1 x 9.2 x 8.3cm (12 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 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/nv98f6e23d5-82f3-472d-b1ab-0457f38dff10

Record ID

nasm_A19960479000