This is a unbuilt Alpha flying rocket model kit. Included are two body tubes, an oval nosecone, a white and orange parachute with white strings and attached rubber band, a balsa sheet for fins, miscellaneous parts, and instruction sheet included. Once the motors stopped burning the parachute deployed and the model gently returned to Earth for reuse.
Estes Industries made the model and donated it to the museum in 1996.
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
Dimensions
Other (large tube): 3/4 x 7 3/4in. (1.9 x 19.7cm)
Other (small tube): 3/4 x 2 3/4in. (1.9 x 7cm)
Storage: 30.5 x 27.9 x 5.1cm (12 x 11 x 2 in.)
Materials
Cardboard - Pasteboard
Wood- Balsa
Plastic
Paper
String
Rubber
Ink
Adhesive
Tape
Inventory Number
A19960463000
Credit Line
GIFT OF ESTES INDUSTRIES.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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