Rocket, Flying Model, Little Joe II
Object Details
- Manufacturer
- L. M. Cox Co.
- Summary
- This is a Little Joe II flying rocket model built by L.M. Cox. It is based on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's rocket of the same name that was used as an Apollo test vehicle in the 1960s. The model is plastic with a plastic parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of a parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched.
- The model was donated by G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket and missile models.
- Credit Line
- Gift of G. Harry Stine
- Inventory Number
- A19930712000
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Plastic
- Adhesive
- Dimensions
- Retail Package: 2 1/2in. x 11 1/8in. x 6 1/8in. (6.35 x 28.26 x 15.56cm)
- 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_A19930712000
- Metadata Usage (text)
- Not determined
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv970d84e3d-12f1-41cc-8c05-c0b5059336a8
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