Rocket, Flying Model, Space Probe

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Coaster Corp.

Summary

This is a Space Probe flying rocket model built by Coaster Corporation. 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 the parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again.

G. Harry Stine donated the model to the Museum in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930778000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard, Wood, Paint, Cotton, Adhesive

Dimensions

Other: 2 x 32 x 5in. (5.1 x 81.3 x 12.7cm)

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/nv938fdfbec-5d1d-4dd5-80f0-4eb17917a1e6

Record ID

nasm_A19930778000