Rocket, Flying Model Kit, Mark III, Aurora Plastics

Object Details

Manufacturer

Aurora Plastics Corp.

Summary

This is an unassembled interceptor missile flying model rocket in its original box, which was made by Aurora Plastics. The interceptor missile did not exist in reality. The rocket body is plastic. The kit also contains three bags of "liquid fuel" pellets to propel the model and a plastic launch stand.

G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of model rockets, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number

A19930627000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Materials

Cardboard, Plastic, Unknown Chemicals (Likely Alum and Baking Soda), Paper, Steel

Dimensions

Other: 5 3/4 x 13 x 4in. (14.6 x 33 x 10.2cm)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Record ID

nasm_A19930627000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96cb783d8-1318-4314-b6c4-9a29f3241f4b