Pump Housing, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, R.H. Goddard, ca. 1925

National Air and Space Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
Summary
This pump housing is from one of Robert H. Goddard's first liquid oxygen pumps for his rockets, ca. 1925. In March 1926 Goddard launched the world's first liquid-fuel rocket, which burned gasoline and liquid oxygen.
Mrs. Robert H. Goddard donated this object to the Smithsonian Institution in 1959 as part of a large collection of artifacts from her husband.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert H. Goddard
ca. 1925
Inventory Number
A19590082000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)
Materials
Brass, solder
Dimensions
Approximate: 2.54 x 22.86cm (1in. x 9in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A19590082000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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