Object Details
Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Summary
This is an unassembled Astron X-Ray flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. It has a pasteboard and plastic body, balsa nosecone and fins, and a plastic 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. This model was donated by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the hobby of flying models.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930679000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Wood
Cardboard
Adhesive
Steel
Cotton
Wax
Model has pasteboard and clear plastic body, balsa nose and fins, and a plastic parachute with string shrouds. Paper instructions inside a paper and plastic retail package.
Dimensions
12" x 3 7/8" x 1 1/4" (updated 10/20/2011)
Overall (model): 16 3/4 in. long x 3/4 in. body diameter (42.55 x 1.91cm)
Other (retail package): 1 in. high x 9 in. long x 4 in. wide (2.5 x 22.9 x 10.2cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930679000