Rocket, Flying Model, Phobos

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Rocket Industries

Summary

This is an unassembled Phobos flying rocket model built by Model Rocket Industries. The model has a pasteboard body, balsa nose 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 the 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. G. Harry Stine, an American pioneer in the field of flying rocket and missile models, donated it to the Museum.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930758000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Paper

Plastic

Adhesive

Wood

Fiberglass

Steel

Polyester

Rubber

Brass

Dimensions

Other (retail package): 1in. x 1ft 1in. x 6 1/2in. (2.5 x 33 x 16.51cm)

Other (model): 13 x 1 1/2in. (33.02 x 3.81cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv948b44563-a069-49a4-bd72-a0c2e27e8cd1

Record ID

nasm_A19930758000