This is a flying spaceship rocket model from the late 1950s or 1960s built by an unknown manufacturer. It is not known whether it was flown. The model has a pasteboard body and balsa fins and nosecone. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model. After the motor stops burning, the model returns to Earth and can be used again. The model is launched from a launch pad, with a hand-held launch controller being used to ignite the motor.
The model was donated by G. Harry Stine in 1973. Stine was one of the American pioneers in the field of flying rocket and missile models.
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
Unknown
Dimensions
Other: 13 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 3 1/2 in. (33 × 10.8 × 8.9cm)
Materials
Cardboard
Wood
Paint
Plastic
Rubber
Steel
Inventory Number
A19930846000
Credit Line
Gift of G. Harry Stine
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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