Long nozzle with six spiral grooves half of its length and threaded at bottom and very short threaded rod (actually a screw shaft with head cut off), and attached hex nut; spiral for rotating 1-in. smokeless powder rocket. Overall, shiny silver in color.
Created by
Eric Long
Date Created
06/24/2014
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, National Air and Space Museum Original Photography, NASM Acc. 2012-0026
Keywords
Engineers; Exploration; Rockets; Space
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