Two cylindrical copper pieces, the larger one the thrust chamber proper, and consisting of one cylinder affixed to a larger diameter piece, as one solid piece, with hole, approximately 2in., through it, forming slightly contoured throat within it, and eight equidistant 6/8in. holes encircling larger diameter section; other piece, of same copper color, but smaller diameter, and with streight hole through center, hole 1.5in. in diameter; silver colored inlaid ring around top and bottom of cylinder; this smaller piece fits snugly onto larger piece, using a circular groove on top, forming a smooth and longer length combustion chamber throat throughout; minor corrosion on both pieces. Created by Mary Hudgins Date Created 06/06/2012 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Rockets; Space Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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