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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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