Model, Mars Electric Launch Vehicle

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Summary
This is a cutaway model of uknown scale of the upper stage of the Mars Electric Launch Vehicle. It was investigated by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s as one of several possible lauch vehicles that could be used in a crewed mission to Mars. However, it was never built.
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center built the model and transferred it to the Museum in 1975.
Credit Line
Transferred from the Marshall Space Flight Center
Inventory Number
A19760106000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Fiberboard, Brass, Plastic, Paint, Glass
Dimensions
19 1/4" x 4" Diameter
[Prior to 10/4/11] 18 inches long and 4 inches in diameter
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19760106000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9e8e6b958-0c41-4a24-a5d4-646726a61d59
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