When
and where were rockets invented?
Rockets were first invented in China in 1232 C.E.
Rockets were first invented in China in 1232 C.E.
How were rockets used throughout the ages? Give examples.
-100 BC-Aeolipile is invented, uses steam for thrust. It is a sphere that has two L-shaped tubes, and the steam goes through the tubes, causing the sphere to spin.
-1232 BCE-Chinese use rockets with arrows attached against Mongol invaders.
-1650 BCE-Kazimierz Siemienowicz, Polish artillery expert, draws plans for staged rocket.
-1780 BCE-British lost to Indian rockets in the Battle of Guntur.
-1812 BCE-Sir William Congreve created a rocket that could shoot over 9000 feet.
-1806 BCE-The British use rockets to attack Napoleon’s headquarters.
-100 BC-Aeolipile is invented, uses steam for thrust. It is a sphere that has two L-shaped tubes, and the steam goes through the tubes, causing the sphere to spin.
-1232 BCE-Chinese use rockets with arrows attached against Mongol invaders.
-1650 BCE-Kazimierz Siemienowicz, Polish artillery expert, draws plans for staged rocket.
-1780 BCE-British lost to Indian rockets in the Battle of Guntur.
-1812 BCE-Sir William Congreve created a rocket that could shoot over 9000 feet.
-1806 BCE-The British use rockets to attack Napoleon’s headquarters.
According to an old Chinese legend, what did the Chinese official named Wan-Hu do? What happened to him?
According to legend, Wan-Hu, a Chinese official, strapped 47 rockets to a wicker chair and had 47 people set them all off with torches. He lifted off in a ball of smoke and flame, and disappeared. No one knows what happened to him.
According to legend, Wan-Hu, a Chinese official, strapped 47 rockets to a wicker chair and had 47 people set them all off with torches. He lifted off in a ball of smoke and flame, and disappeared. No one knows what happened to him.
When did the Europeans first become exposed to rockets?
Rockets were first seen in Eastern Europe in the 1200s when used by Mongol invaders.
Rockets were first seen in Eastern Europe in the 1200s when used by Mongol invaders.
How were rockets used in the military throughout the ages?
-1232 BCE-Chinese use rockets with arrows attached against Mongol invaders
-1650 BCE-Kazimierz Siemienowicz, Polish artillery expert, draws plans for staged rocket
-1780 BCE-British lost to Indian rockets in the Battle of Guntur
-1812 BCE-Sir William Congreve created a rocket that could shoot over 9000 feet.
-1806 BCE-The British use rockets to attack Napoleon’s headquarters
-1232 BCE-Chinese use rockets with arrows attached against Mongol invaders
-1650 BCE-Kazimierz Siemienowicz, Polish artillery expert, draws plans for staged rocket
-1780 BCE-British lost to Indian rockets in the Battle of Guntur
-1812 BCE-Sir William Congreve created a rocket that could shoot over 9000 feet.
-1806 BCE-The British use rockets to attack Napoleon’s headquarters
When were the scientific foundations for modern rocketry laid? What were some examples of his work?
The scientific foundations for modern rocketry were laid by Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). He organized the understanding of motion into scientific laws. The laws explain how rockets can work in the vacuum of space.
The scientific foundations for modern rocketry were laid by Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). He organized the understanding of motion into scientific laws. The laws explain how rockets can work in the vacuum of space.
There have been many rocket disasters and failures during rocket experiments and launches. Look up some and write about a couple that interest you. You can find some awesome videos of rocket explosions on the internet. Provide details of any deaths.
The 1986 Challenger Explosion occurred on January 28th on mission STS-51-L. The explosion happened 73 seconds after liftoff, and was the result of rapid deceleration. The entire crew of seven was killed, who included Francis R. Scobee, Commander, Michael J. Smith, Pilot, Ronald McNair, Mission Specialist, Ellison Onizuka, Mission Specialist, Judith Resnik, Mission Specialist, Greg Jarvis, Payload Specialist, and Christa McAuliffe, Payload Specialist.
The 1986 Challenger Explosion occurred on January 28th on mission STS-51-L. The explosion happened 73 seconds after liftoff, and was the result of rapid deceleration. The entire crew of seven was killed, who included Francis R. Scobee, Commander, Michael J. Smith, Pilot, Ronald McNair, Mission Specialist, Ellison Onizuka, Mission Specialist, Judith Resnik, Mission Specialist, Greg Jarvis, Payload Specialist, and Christa McAuliffe, Payload Specialist.
Who first proposed the idea of space exploration by rocket?
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) first proposed the idea of space exploration by rocket.
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) first proposed the idea of space exploration by rocket.
What did Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) and Hermann Oberth (1894-1989) do to aid in the development of the modern rocket?
Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) created the first liquid-fuelled rocket. Hermann Oberth (1894-1989) wrote The Rocket into Planetary Space (1923) and studied rocket science.
Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) created the first liquid-fuelled rocket. Hermann Oberth (1894-1989) wrote The Rocket into Planetary Space (1923) and studied rocket science.
What role did Germany play in the development of the modern rocket?
Johann Schmidlap, a German fireworks maker created the step rocket, a multi-staged rocket that can go higher.
Johann Schmidlap, a German fireworks maker created the step rocket, a multi-staged rocket that can go higher.
Briefly describe what has happened since the end of World War II in the development of the rocket in the United States, Canada and the former Soviet Union (Russia).
After the war, the countries raced to excel in rocket science. However, the United States improved the most. The US apprehended German scientists to work for them. Rockets were used mainly for studying high altitude in the era. During the time, they were not able to figure out how to have rockets re-enter the atmosphere without burning up.
After the war, the countries raced to excel in rocket science. However, the United States improved the most. The US apprehended German scientists to work for them. Rockets were used mainly for studying high altitude in the era. During the time, they were not able to figure out how to have rockets re-enter the atmosphere without burning up.
Briefly describe Rocket Staging.
Serial Staging is a kind of rocket staging where the rocket goes off like normal, but once it leaves the atmosphere, the lower stage is discarded and the top of the rocket continues on.
Parallel Staging is a kind of rocket staging where the sustainer, the main rocket, has one or more strap-ons attached to it. Since they are out of fuel, they are discarded and the sustainer continues on.
Serial Staging is a kind of rocket staging where the rocket goes off like normal, but once it leaves the atmosphere, the lower stage is discarded and the top of the rocket continues on.
Parallel Staging is a kind of rocket staging where the sustainer, the main rocket, has one or more strap-ons attached to it. Since they are out of fuel, they are discarded and the sustainer continues on.
What kind of rocket is being used the most these days to launch satellites and astronauts up to the space station and why?
Rockets being used most these days are chemical rockets. Chemical rockets are powered by exothermic chemical reactions of the propellant, and are used most because of the high thrust, exhaust speed, and can operate outside of Earth’s atmosphere. They are often simpler and easy to control, often no moving parts, and operate in high altitude.
Rockets being used most these days are chemical rockets. Chemical rockets are powered by exothermic chemical reactions of the propellant, and are used most because of the high thrust, exhaust speed, and can operate outside of Earth’s atmosphere. They are often simpler and easy to control, often no moving parts, and operate in high altitude.