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ERIC Number: EJ380740
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1988
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The History of Rockets.
Newby, J. C.
Physics Education, v23 n5 p266-71 Sep 1988
Discusses the origins and development of rockets mainly from the perspective of warfare. Includes some early enthusiasts, such as Congreve, Tsiolkovosky, Goddard, and Oberth. Describes developments from World War II, and during satellite development. (YP)
Descriptors: Science and Society, Science Education, Science History, Scientific Research, Scientists, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Technological Advancement, Weapons
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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