Object Details
Manufacturer
Model Products Corporation
Summary
This is an unassembled Pioneer 1 flying rocket model built by Model Products. The model has a pasteboard body, plastic nose and fins, and a plastic streamer. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of a streamer. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. This kit also includes two motors, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched. G. Harry Stine donated the model to NASM in 1993.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930723000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Model has pasteboard body, plastic fins and nose, and plastic streamer w/string shrouds. Two motors are pasteboard w/non-explosive propellant. Launch controller is plastic and metal. Launch pad is plastic and metal. Cardboard retail box w/paper assembly instructions.
Plastic carrying case.
Dimensions
Other (retail box): 3 in. high x 19 in. long x 9 in. wide, 2.2lb. (7.6 x 48.3 x 22.9cm, 1kg)
Other (model): 12 in. wide (30.48cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
James S. McDonnell Space Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930723000