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This is a sample cast (also called a grain) of a simulated solid propellant used in an automobile airbag inflator. The Atlantic Research Corporation, an established maker of small-scale solid propellant rocket motors for civilian and defense applications, entered this niche automotive market to spinoff some of its core propulsion technologies.

Transferred to NASM from the Atlantic Research Corporation.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Rockets & Missiles
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Atlantic Research Corp.
 Dimensions 2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 2.5 × 17.1cm (1 in. × 6 3/4 in.)
 Materials Overall, rubber
 Inventory Number A20060559000 Credit Line Gift of Atlantic Research Corporation Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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