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This is a valve for a rocket engine made by Reaction Motors, Inc. The engine for which it was made and when it was used are unknown.
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
United States of America
PROPULSION-Components (Engine Parts)
Reaction Motors, Inc.
Overall: 2in. x 4 3/8in. x 2 1/2in. (5.08 x 11.11 x 6.35cm)
Stainless steel, copper, paper
A20010658007
Found in collection. Donor may be Reaction Motors, Inc., Thiokol Chemical Corp.
National Air and Space Museum
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