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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