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V. M. Barnes, an employeed of Texaco Experiment Incorporated, patented the Cricket rocket in 1964. One of a family of simple, light-weight rockets that used cold gas (non-combusting) propellants of carbon dioxide and acetone, the Cricket filled a niche role--to provide safe, low-cost, low-altitude applications in such fields as meteorological research.

A small payload capacity combined with poor performance capabilities during experimental testing prompted the company to cancel the program prior to commercialization for civilian and military applications.

The Richmond Research Laboratory transferred this to the Museum in 1969.

 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 CRAFT-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer Texaco Experiment Inc.
 Dimensions Length: 22 inches; diameter (outside): 2.75 inches
 Materials Tube, aluminum, overall; instrument section cover, plastic; components in instrument section include other non-ferrous metal parts; plastic diodes; electrical wires with various colored plastic insulation
 Inventory Number A19700317001 Credit Line Gift of Richmond Research Lab Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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