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Shown here is an ignitor, manufactured by the Thiokol Chemical Corporation, used to fire the solid-propellant retrorocket necessary to slow NASA's Surveyor spacecraft during descent to the surface of the moon.

NASA ran this program from 1966 to 1968 to demonstrate the feasibility of soft landings on the moon. Five of the seven spacecraft launched aboard Atlas-Centaur rockets successfully landed on the lunar surface.

Donated by NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PROPULSION-Accessories (to an Engine) Manufacturer Thiokol
 Dimensions Overall: 6 1/2in. x 5 1/2in. x 6 1/2in. (16.5 x 14 x 16.5cm)
 Materials Overall, stainless steel; steel cylindrical section; gold L-shaped pipes and gold braided wires
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Gold plating
Copper Alloy
Plastic
Synthetic Fabric
Foam
Adhesive
Lubricant
Ink
Paper
 Inventory Number A19790716000 Credit Line NASA-Jet Propulsion Laboratory Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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