These are two small cylindrical weights, one lead and one brass. They were flown as payloads on an unknown flying rocket model at a National Association of Rocketry event in 1959. The manufacturer is unknown. G. Harry Stine, one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket models, donated them 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
United States of America
Type
MODELS-Miscellaneous
Dimensions
Other: 1 13/16 × 1 13/16 × 13/16 in. (4.6 × 4.6 × 2.1cm)
Materials
Brass
Lead
Paper
Adhesive
Ink
Inventory Number
A19930856000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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