Model, Launch Pad and Controller, Flying Rocket

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Summary
These are a launch pad and launch controller for flying rocket models. Built mostly of plastic, they were made by Estes Industries. The flying rocket model would be placed on the launch pad. Wires from launch controller were hooked up to a power source and the igniters in the model's motor.
G. Harry Stine, an American pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated them to the Museum in 1973.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930784000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Miscellaneous
Materials
Plastic, Steel, Copper
Dimensions
Other (launch pad assembled): 4 x 12 x 12 in. (10.2 x 30.5 x 30.5cm)
Other (controller): 2.5 x 5.1 x 12.7cm (1 x 2 x 5 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
Nation of Speed
National Air and Space Museum
Record ID
nasm_A19930784000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94fd3f6d9-646f-4be5-bf14-227c03ec984e
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