Rocket, Flying Model, Egg-Lofting

Object Details

Summary

This is a flying rocket model made of wood, plastic, and cardboard. It is not known whether it was flown. The model has a nylon parachute in the nose. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse. The nose is egg-shaped and was apparently designed to carry an egg during a flight to demonstrate stability and lack of vibration. Both the manufacturer and donor are unknown.

Credit Line

Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time.

Inventory Number

A19960481000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard

Plastic

Wood

Paint

Nylon

Rubber

Adhesive

Aluminum

Steel

Dimensions

Overall: 41.59 x 10.95 x 10.16cm (1ft 4 3/8in. x 4 5/16in. x 4in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19960481000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92aab2cf1-3be0-4779-87fb-14d4ad78e553