Object Details
Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Summary
This is an assembled Astron Delta flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. The model has a fibreboard body, balsa fins, and a plastic nosecone and parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of a parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched.
The model was donated by the manufacturer.
Credit Line
Gift of Estes Industries, Inc.
Inventory Number
A19730573000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Paper, Adhesive, Plastic, Balsa Wood, Paint, Steel, Cotton, Rubber, Brass
Dimensions
Other: 1 ft. 5 1/2 in. × 6 in. (44.5 × 15.2cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
See more items in
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Futures In Space
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19730573000