Mandrel, Rocket Manufacturing, Solid Propellant, Rocket Motor

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Atlantic Research Corp.
Summary
This is a mandrel around which solid propellants for rocket motors are formed. It was used for this purpose by the Atlantic Research Corporation (ARC). Founded shortly after World War II, ARC became a leading developer and producer of small-scale solid-propellant motors and gas generators for the civilian space and defense markets.
Transferred to NASM from Atlantic Research Corporation.
Credit Line
Gift of Atlantic Research Corporation
Inventory Number
A20060526000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Miscellaneous
Materials
Aluminum
Dimensions
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 54 × 7.6cm (1 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 3 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A20060526000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv975cb2ce7-1f2d-491b-a823-04b317e3862f
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