Rocket, Flying Model, Astron Scout

Object Details

Manufacturer

Estes Industries, Inc.

Summary

This is an Astron Scout flying rocket model, one of the first model rockets to use the tumble recovery technique. It was designed by Vern Estes, founder of Estes Industries, and was the first model rocket commercially produced by the firm. The model has a pasteboard body and nosecone and balsa fins. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model. After it stops burning, the model returns to earth and can be used again.

This model was donated by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket models.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

ca. 1960

Inventory Number

A19930772000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Wood

Paint

Steel

Adhesive

Dimensions

Model: 11 1/8 × 4 11/16 × 4 11/16 in. (28.3 × 11.9 × 11.9cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19930772000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97bb688fa-520b-4fcc-86ac-95e1746f4f70