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This is an injector for a rocket motor attributed to the American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard and static tested at Fort Devens, Mass., on 3 Dec. 1929. He called it a "plug-type" injector. The injector head was one of Goddard's early efforts to find both a suitable means of propellant injection and cooling of the rocket motor. This object was found in the NASM collection and accessioned in 1966.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date 1930 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Dr. Robert H. Goddard
 Dimensions Overall: Height, 7.75 inches; width, 6.75 inches; diameter, 7.25 inches (19.69 x 18.42 x 17.15cm)
 Materials Overall, steel, with Alundum cone.
 Inventory Number A19660024000 Credit Line Found in Collection Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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