This is an unassembled Astron Phantom cutaway flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. It has a pasteboard and plastic body, balsa nosecone and fins, and 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 launch controller that is used to ignite the motor and the launch pad from which the model is launched.
G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the hobby of flying models, donated this model to NASM in 1973.
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
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
Estes Industries, Inc.
Dimensions
Other (retail package): 10 1/4in. x 5 3/8in. x 1in. (26.04 x 13.65 x 2.5cm)
Materials
Plastic
Paper
Wood
Adhesive
Rubber
Natural Fabric
Ceramic
Steel
Unknown Propellant
Inventory Number
A19930671000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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