Rockets

Explores rockets and how they are used to explore the universe.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Baker, David, 1944-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Weigl Publishers, 2009.
Series:Exploring space
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Table of Contents:
  • What is a rocket?
  • Rocket parts
  • Solid and liquid fuelled rockets
  • Rocket history
  • Rocket people
  • Rockets for research
  • Missile race
  • How do rockets launch satellites?
  • Rockets from Russia
  • First US satellites in space
  • Building it big
  • Lunar landing program
  • Moonport USA
  • Delivery trucks to orbit
  • Ariane
  • Missions to the planets
  • China to the stars.