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Motor fresh out of the packet - but date code indicated that it was from 2007. Motor popped on ignition - blowing both ends out. This was reported to Estes & replacement rocket kit supplied along with instructions for disposal of remaining two motors (as they are suspected bad)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Stennis_Space_Center
*Note: I've geotagged all of these pics in this set as being at the entrance, because unless you take a tour starting from the Infinity Science Center, that's as close as you'll get, and it's impossible now for me to figure out where more precisely, in the non-GoogleMapped campus, just where everything was, so that's close enough. :)
Pearlington, Mississippi.
Comparable with D-class motor.
* Total impulse: 20 Ns
* Average thrust: 10 Ns
* Thrust duration: 2 s
* Dimensions (Ø x l): 20,2 x 85 mm
In the foreground is the J-2 liquid hydrogen rocket used in the second stage of the Saturn V rocket. This engine may once again play a role in NASA's upcoming moon missions.
In the background is the F-1 engine. Five of these were used in the first stage of the Saturn V. It is the most powerful rocket engine ever developed.
Cette fusée aurait dû partir avec la mission Apollo 20. Une fois le programme annulé, elle demeura à l'abandon pendant plus de 20 ans mais fut récemment rénovée. Très impressionnant !
Sydney's Powerhouse Museum is located in a former electric tram power station. It features interesting science & design exhibits.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Stennis_Space_Center
*Note: I've geotagged all of these pics in this set as being at the entrance, because unless you take a tour starting from the Infinity Science Center, that's as close as you'll get, and it's impossible now for me to figure out where more precisely, in the non-GoogleMapped campus, just where everything was, so that's close enough. :)
Pearlington, Mississippi.