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This is an Astron Alpha flying rocket model made of wood, steel, and cardboard. It is not known whether it was flown. The model has a nylon parachute in the nose. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse. Estes Industries made the model. The donor is unknown.

 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-Missiles & Rockets Manufacturer Estes Industries, Inc.
 Dimensions Storage: 36.2 x 14.3 x 10.8cm (14 1/4 x 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 in.)
Overall: 31.1 x 9.2 x 8.3cm (12 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
 Materials Cardboard
Wood
Paint
Steel
Adhesive
MOTOR TUBE - PASTEBOARD
OVERALL - PLASTIC
 Inventory Number A19960479000 Credit Line Found in collection. Donor unknown at this time. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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