Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Centuri Engineering
- Summary
- This a retail package of Centuri Engineering metal igniter wires and plastic discs from 1968. A single wire is inserted into the aft end of a flying rocket motor and held in place by a disc and tape. Additional wires run between it and the launch control mechanism. An electrical charge is sent through the wires to ignite the motor's non-explosive propellant. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.
- Credit Line
- Gift of G. Harry Stine
- Inventory Number
- A19930531000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Nickel-Chromium
- Copper
- Paper
- Adhesive
- Dimensions
- Envelope: 5 1/2" x 3 1/16"
- Wires: 2 1/4" L
- Sticks: 3/4"L (updated 10/13/2011)
- Other (envelope): 2in. x 5in. (5.08 x 12.7cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19930531000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c606934c-767b-42bc-8a50-9f5aa8ba321a
