Model of Saturn I Rocket
Artifact IDMO 64.2a-d
Object Type
Model
Date
ca. 1964
Maker
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(established 1959)
Medium
metal; wood
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 7 in x D 8 in (55.9 cm x 17.8 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionEngineering Model of Saturn I Block 2 rocket launched January 29, 1964 from Cape Kennedy Space Center (Base separate) with payload Saturn SA IV. S-IV was the second stage of the Saturn I, a rocket-powered launch vehicle used by NASA for early flights in the Apollo program.
Historical NoteThe Saturn series was a family of large American liquid-fueled rockets that solved the problem of getting manned spacecraft to the Moon. They played a central role in the Apollo Project. Three models were developed: the Saturn I, the Saturn IB, and the Saturn V. In all, 32 Saturns were launched with no failures.Flight tests of the Saturn C-1 began in 1961.
This model was a gift to John F. Kennedy Jr. from NASA.
Additional DetailsThis model was a gift to John F. Kennedy Jr. from NASA.
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to John F. Kennedy Jr. from NASA in 1964. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.Subjects
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