Appealing 1:24 scale model of the Astrobee 1500 three-stage sounding rocket, measuring 16″ tall, set upon an attractive wooden base with engraved plaque: "Astrobee 1500, Space General Corporation, A Subsidiary of Aerojet-General Corporation." Fabricated almost entirely from metal, the model portrays the rocket with its nose cone open. In fine condition. A handsome display piece.
The Astrobee 1500 was first used by NASA in 1962. It was intended to be a replacement for the large Argo D-8 Journeyman rocket, which NASA used for large payloads and high altitudes. Being unnecessarily big and overly expensive for most purposes, the Astrobee 1500 was used sparingly until its retirement in 1969.
