Object Details
Manufacturer
Rocketdyne Division, Rockwell International (CA)
Summary
This is a sign from the Vertical Test Stand No. 1 (VTS-1) of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory of Rocketdyne, Santa Susana Mountains, California. VTS-1 was an important site used by Rocketdyne and its predecessor from the 1950s to test the U.S.'s first large-scale liquid propellant rocket engines, starting with the Redstone missile engine.
Judging from the words "Oxygen" and "Alcohol," this sign dates from the late 1940's to early 1950's when the first large-scale liquid-fuel rocket engines tested here, like the one for the Redstone missile that used these propellants.
This object was donated in 1996 to the Smithsonian by Rocketdyne.
Credit Line
Gift of Rockwell International Corporation, Rocketdyne Division.
Inventory Number
A20040137000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Miscellaneous
Materials
Overall: Plastic or formica-like material
Dimensions
Overall: 1ft 5 1/2in. x 10 1/4in. (44.45 x 26.04cm)
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
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20040137000