Motor, Model Rocket, Minijet, Model Products Corporation

Object Details

Manufacturer

Model Products Corporation

Summary

This is an unflown Model Products Corporation Minijet model rocket motor from 1970. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. This was the second Minijet motor made by the manufacturer. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated it to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930529000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Engine: Paper, Adhesive, Ceramic

Envelope: Paper

Dimensions

Envelope: 0.95 x 10.58 x 24.13cm (3/8in. x 4 3/16in. x 9 1/2in.)

Before 10/7/2011: Other: 1/2 x 2 1/4in. (1.3 x 5.7cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19930529000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9ffd3b447-c471-4cd6-9706-3aa495925418