SPACE SHIP DISCOVERER XX-3 - NOMURA - JAPAN

This lithographed tin friction rocket has three very long fins running down most of the length of the rocket. Red and white, blue and white versions known.

There are litho portholes with passenger detailing. Marked XX-3, though the box carries an XX-2 logo. A spinning red plastic engine device is attached to the rear. Friction action with spark and plastic rotating tail assembly. (Tail assembly missing on the red example)

See also the Atomic Spaceship with Sparks XX-2 version of this rocket. The XX-3 has slighly different porthole litho.

An advertisement dates this to October 1960 TN