Rocket, Flying Model, Astron Delta
This is an assembled Astron Delta flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. The model has a fibreboard body, balsa fins, and a plastic nosecone and parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of a parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again. Not included in this kit are the motor, the launch controller that is used to ignite the motor, and the launch pad from which the model is launched.
The model was donated by the manufacturer.
Display Status
This object is on display in Futures In Space at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
