This is a cutaway model of injector for the the M-1, a liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen rocket engine of 1.2-1.5 million pounds thrust. The M-1 was designed by the Aerojet as an advanced, high-performance first or upper stage powerplant for heavy-lift, deep space missions of the post-Saturn V (post-Apollo) era. The engine was conceived for use in the contemplated Nova super booster.

Nova was NASA's largest planned vehicle and went through several configurations in proposals. One envisioned as many as 14 M-1 engines to power the first stage. That vehicle had a first stage thrust of 17 million pounds. However, funding reductions caused Nova to be cancelled.

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

ca. 1966-1968

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MODELS-Propulsion

Manufacturer

NASA, Lewis Research Center

Dimensions

Height, 15 inches; width, 21.5 inches; weight, 110 pounds

Materials

Steel

Inventory Number

A19700247000

Credit Line

Transferred from NASA/, Lewis Research Center

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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