Object Details
Manufacturer
Model Products Corporation
Summary
This is an unassembled Zenith 2 Payloader flying rocket model built by Model Products. The model has a two stage pasteboard body, balsa fins, plastic nose (w/balsa insert), and a plastic parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and after a short time the first stage separates from the second stage and the latter continues its ascent. At the time of separation the parachute is released, and the first stage is then retrieved for use 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, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rockets and missiles, donated this model.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930731000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Cardboard
Paper
Wood
Plastic
Adhesive
Fiberglass
Cotton
Brass
Steel
Dimensions
Other (retail box): 2 1/4in. x 1ft 1/2in. x 6in., 0.4lb. (5.72 x 31.75 x 15.2cm, 0.2kg)
Other (model): 23in. (58.42cm)
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_A19930731000