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Manufacturer:
Estes Industries, Inc.  Search this
Materials:
Cardboard, Plastic, Wood, Paint, Steel, Adhesive, Cotton, Rubber, Glass
Dimensions:
Other: 2ft 4in. x 7 1/4in. (71.12 x 18.42cm)
Type:
MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Summary:
This is an assembled Omega flying rocket model built by Estes Industries. The model has a pasteboard body, balsa fins, and a plastic 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.
Credit Line:
Gift of Estes Industries, Inc.
Inventory Number:
A19730570000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9f3e9af8d-b131-47f2-beed-d488c9b09a52
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19730570000