Object Details
- Manufacturer
- National Space Development Agency of Japan
- Summary
- This is a 1:15 scale model of the H-I, the third rocket built by Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA). The H-I had liquid-fuel engines on both its first and second stages, a solid-fuel third stage, and nine strap-on solid rockets to enhance boost at liftoff. It used a combination of American and Japanese technology. NASDA launched the H-I nine times from 1986 to 1992 with no launch failures, placing 13 communications, weather, ocean observation, and remote-sensing satellites in Earth orbit. The larger and more powerful H-II rocket, which first flew in 1994, replaced the H-I. NASDA built this model and donated it to NASM in 1991.
- Alternate Name
- H-I Rocket Model, 1:15 scale
- Credit Line
- Gift of National Space Development Agency of Japan
- Inventory Number
- A19910029000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Plastic and metal rocket w/plexiglass cutaway on top of third stage showing a generic satellite. Metal base.
- Dimensions
- Overall (1:15 scale): 9 ft. 7 9/16 in. tall x 1 ft. wide (293.5 x 30.48cm)
- Other: 6 1/2 in. diameter (16.5cm)
- Other (including stand): 115 9/16in. (293.5cm)
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- National Air and Space Museum
- Record ID
- nasm_A19910029000
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv92373c7bc-f3fb-41ef-94d7-413d228e4e84
