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This appears to be a part of one of the first rocket pumps tested by the American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard in 1923 for his first experiments with liquid propellant rocket motors.

However, it was only used for static, not flight tests. Goddard used liquid oxygen and kerosene to test his first pumps, although he preferred liquid oxygen and gasoline as his standard propellants.

This object was donated to the Smithsonian by Mrs. R. H. Goddard in 1959.

 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
Date ca. 1923 Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts) Manufacturer Dr. Robert H. Goddard
 Dimensions 3-D: 37.8 × 3.8 × 1.9cm (1 ft. 2 7/8 in. × 1 1/2 in. × 3/4 in.)
 Materials Brass
 Inventory Number A19590085000 Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert H. Goddard Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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