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This is a set of ten Comete 55 model rocket motors packaged for retail sale. They are made of pasteboard and contain non-explosive propellant which burns for 7 seconds. A motor is used only once to power a model rocket. The L'Avion de France firm in France manufactured them.

G. Harry Stine donated this artifact to the Museum 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 France Type MODELS-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer L'Avion de France
 Dimensions Other: 3 1/4in. x 3 1/4in. x 1 1/4in. (8.3 x 8.26 x 3.18cm)
 Materials Motors are pasteboard w/non-explosive propellant. Storage box ins cardboard.
 Inventory Number A19930444000 Credit Line Gift of G. Harry Stine Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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