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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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