This is a set of three model rocket motors manufactured by the Him Yuen Yick Kee firm in Macao and packaged for retail sale. They are made of pasteboard and contain non-explosive propellant. There are short strands of igniter wires in each. Each motor is used only once.
G. Harry Stine donated this artifact 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
China
Type
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Manufacturer
Him Yuen Yick Kee
Dimensions
Box: 2 1/8in. x 3 1/4in. x 1 1/4in. (5.4 x 8.26 x 3.18cm)
Weighs 62 grams
Materials
Engines: Paper, Adhesive, Ceramic
Sponges: Plastic
Igniter wires: Nickel Chromium
Box: Cardboard, Plastic
Instructions: Paper
Inventory Number
A19930456000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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