Object Details
- Summary
- This is an approximately 1:10 scale model of the first Hoopskirt rocket built by Dr. Robert H. Goddard, the American rocket pioneer. It was so-named because it resembled a hoopskirt, a ladies’ fashion of the 19th century. Goddard made no effort to build the rocket as a streamlined vehicle. He only wanted to test the operation of his rocket motor and make the vehicle as light as possible.
- Goddard successfully launched this liquid-fuel rocket on a short flight on 16 March 1926. An identical rocket was also successfully launched in December 1928.
- Kenneth Seamon made and donated this model to the museum.
- Credit Line
- Gift of Kenneth Seamon
- Inventory Number
- A19711513000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Brass, copper, steel, and wood
- Dimensions
- Other: 18 1/2 in. high x 10 in. wide x 10 in. long (46.99 x 25.4 x 25.4cm)
- 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_A19711513000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9727946fc-7a23-4855-90c0-1e4e04b8bf0c
