Motor, Model Rocket, Model Rocket Industries

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Model Rocket Industries
Summary
This is an unflown Model Rocket Industries A.8-2 model rocket motor. The "A.8-2" signifies that the power of the motor is in the lowest class (out of seven) established by the National Association of Rocketry. It is made of pasteboard and contains non-explosive propellant. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket.
G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of flying rocket models, donated it to NASM in 1973.
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Inventory Number
A19930499000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Materials
Paper
Adhesive
Ceramic
Paint
Dimensions
Other: 7 x 1.59cm (2 3/4in. x 5/8in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19930499000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9dd4831a5-e8f1-467d-80a7-7f56a3899597
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