Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Astron Gyroc

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is an unassembled Astron Gyroc flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. The model has a pasteboard body, balsa nosecone and fins, and a plastic parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model. After the flight, the model is 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.

G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the hobby of flying models, donated this model to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930665000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Plastic, Cardboard, Paper, Wood, Cotton, Rubber, Adhesive

Model has pasteboard body and balsa fins, nosecone, and fin stabilizers; plastic retail package w/paper assembly instructions

Dimensions

Approximate (retail package): 11 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 1 in. (29.2 × 11.4 × 2.5cm)

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/nv948648ac4-7b80-4444-89b3-8ca586072f23

Record ID

nasm_A19930665000