This is an injector, with a spark plug, for a liquid fuel rocket of U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard of ca. 1920s-1930s. It has a removable injector plate, slotted to accomodate a screw driver. It therefore may have been used to test injectors in static tests conducted by Goddard. The attached spark plug is for ignition.
It was found in the Smithsonian collections, but likely was originally part of a major gift of Goddard artifacts to the Smithsonian by the Daniel and Florence Guggenheim Foundation in 1950.
Display Status
This object is on display in Rockets & Missiles at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine)
Manufacturer
Dr. Robert H. Goddard
Dimensions
Overall: 2 in. tall x 4 1/2 in. long x 5/8 in. diameter (5.08 x 11.43 x 1.59cm)
Materials
Overall, steel; copper cone insert; ceramic top of spark plug and brass tip
Inventory Number
A19660019000
Credit Line
Found in Collection
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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