This is a cutaway model of uknown scale of the upper stage of the Mars Electric Launch Vehicle. It was investigated by NASA in the 1960s and 1970s as one of several possible lauch vehicles that could be used in a crewed mission to Mars. However, it was never built.

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center built the model and transferred it to the Museum in 1975.

 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 NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
 Dimensions 19 1/4" x 4" Diameter
[Prior to 10/4/11] 18 inches long and 4 inches in diameter
 Materials Fiberboard, Brass, Plastic, Paint, Glass
 Inventory Number A19760106000 Credit Line Transferred from the Marshall Space Flight Center Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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