Object Details
Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Summary
This is an assembled Omega flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. The model has a pasteboard body, balsa 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.
The model was donated by the manufacturer.
Credit Line
Gift of Estes Industries, Inc.
Inventory Number
A19730570000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Cardboard, Plastic, Wood, Paint, Steel, Adhesive, Cotton, Rubber, Glass
Dimensions
Other: 2ft 4in. x 7 1/4in. (71.12 x 18.42cm)
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_A19730570000