Manufacturer:

General Dynamics Corp.  Search this

Materials:

Plastic

Dimensions:

Overall (1:15 scale): 9 ft. 4 in. long x 8 in. diameter (284.48 x 20.32cm)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This is a 1:15 scale model of the Atlas-Centaur rocket, used by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to launch a variety of satellites and probes from 1962-1989. These rockets employed a modified Atlas D intercontinental ballistic missile first stage and a Centaur second stage. General Dynamics made this model and transferred it to NASM in 1983.

Alternate Name:

Atlas-Centaur Rocket Model

Credit Line:

Gift of General Dynamics

Inventory Number:

A19830003000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location:

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar:

James S. McDonnell Space Hangar

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv99d7d0be7-4a45-4d4c-8a78-c35edb105cf7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19830003000