Manufacturer:

Aurora Plastics Corp.  Search this

Materials:

Cardboard, Plastic, Unknown Chemicals (Likely Alum and Baking Soda), Paper, Steel

Dimensions:

Other: 5 3/4 x 13 x 4in. (14.6 x 33 x 10.2cm)

Type:

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Summary:

This is an unassembled interceptor missile flying model rocket in its original box, which was made by Aurora Plastics. The interceptor missile did not exist in reality. The rocket body is plastic. The kit also contains three bags of "liquid fuel" pellets to propel the model and a plastic launch stand.

G. Harry Stine, a pioneer in the field of model rockets, donated this artifact to NASM in 1973.

Credit Line:

Gift of G. Harry Stine

Inventory Number:

A19930627000

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

National Air and Space Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Air and Space Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96cb783d8-1318-4314-b6c4-9a29f3241f4b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19930627000