Object Details
Manufacturer
Vashon Industries, Inc.
Summary
This is a kit for the non-pyrotechnic cold gas-propelled Valkyrie flying model rocket. It used non-toxic, non-flammable Freon as the propellant and was capable of flights up to 150 feet. The model had an aluminum body, balsa nose cone and fins, and plastic parachute. The kit contained everything necessary to launch the rocket, excluding the 6 volt battery needed for ignition.
However, the cold gas rocket was not challenging enough for model rocketeers and was also expensive and had a limited altitude. It therefore did not become widely popular and higher-performance pyrotechnic rockets, using safe commercially-made and approved propellants maintained their popularity and presently still do so.
The kit was made by Vashon Industries and donated by G. Harry Stine.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930655000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Body tube, aluminum; electrical igniter, metal with gray plastic insulation; nosecone and launcher, balsa wood; parachute, aluminum or Mylar foil with strings attached; two copper colored metal rods; instruction sheets, paper; box, original, cardboard
Dimensions
Other (box): 20 1/2 × 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 in. (52.1 × 9.5 × 9.5cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930655000