Valve, Rocket Engine, Monopropellant

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Hydraulic Research & Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Summary

Shown here is a monopropellant valve, possibly used on the Radiamic rocket engine, a small auxiliary engine for spacecraft contol developed by the Thiokol Chemical Corporation in 1965. NASA did not put this engine into service.

Donated by the Thiokol Chemical Corporation.

Credit Line

Gift of Thiokol Chemical Corporation

Inventory Number

A19771257000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)

Materials

Steel, stainless steel, anodized aluminum, plastic, adhesive label

Dimensions

Approximate: 8.9 x 7 x 6.4cm (3 1/2in. x 2 3/4in. x 2 1/2in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9310e0ea5-7f0a-4f3c-806d-d9d19e2a0784

Record ID

nasm_A19771257000