Model, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, Space Shuttle Main (SSME), 1:12 Scale
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- Penwal Industries
- Summary
- This is a 1:12 scale model of the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME). The full-sized SSME powers the U.S.'s Space Shuttle and is the highest performing and first reusable large-scale liquid fuel rocket engine in the world. Each Shuttle is powered by a cluster of three SSME's, plus two large Solid Fuel Rocket Boosters.
- One outstanding feature fo the SSME is its computer, an attached electronic controller that constantly monitors and regulates all engine functions and keeps a record of its operational history. The engine has a thrust of 417,300 pounds and uses liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen. The Space Shuttle became operational in 1981. This model was donated to the Smithsonian by Rocketdyne in 1988.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Rockwell International, Rocketdyne Division
- Inventory Number
- A19880245000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Propulsion
- Materials
- Resin
- Paint
- Ink
- Copper Alloy
- Dimensions
- 3-D (Model): 33 x 17.8 x 19.1cm (13 x 7 x 7 1/2 in.)
- Storage: 45.1 x 29.8 x 25.4cm (17 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 10 in.)
- Other (display base): 1ft 2in. (35.6cm)
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19880245000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv952f09e73-c35c-43ce-8577-6b96a588d71d
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