Rocketeers

Author : Richard Newlands
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Astronautics
ISBN : 9781326967208

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Rockets and Space for Young Rocketeers by Richard Newlands Pdf

If you want to get into Space, how do you go about it? Space is only 62 miles away so why is it so hard to get there? The science of the forces and energies rocket scientists deal with are clearly explained with easy-to-follow diagrams. You'll find out how a rocket gets the power to overcome gravity and Drag to get into Space. You'll learn how to steer and stay alive while you're up there and various ways to design a spacecraft so it gets you back safely. The many illustrations include innovative Spaceships such as Virgin Galactic's SpaceshipTwo. To get you started with building and flying rockets, there is a practical step-by-step guide to launching a scale model using Estes rocket motors. Tips from experienced rocketeers will get your model rocket flying high and help you get it back in one piece. The final chapter is more challenging: it's full of in-depth rocket science where you learn how to design and test a large rocket engine capable of getting you into Space!

Author : Monique Laney
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780300198034

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German Rocketeers in the Heart of Dixie by Monique Laney Pdf

This thought-provoking study by historian Monique Laney focuses on the U.S. government-assisted integration of German rocket specialists and their families into a small southern community at the end of World War II. In 1950, Wernher von Braun and his team of rocket experts relocated to Huntsville, Alabama, a town that would celebrate the team, despite their essential role in the Nazi war effort a decade earlier, for their contributions to the U.S. Army missile program and later to NASA's space program. Based on oral histories, provided by members of the African American and Jewish communities, the rocketeers' families, and co-workers, friends, and neighbors, Laney's book demonstrates how the histories of German Nazism and Jim Crow in the American South intertwine in narratives about the past. This is a critical reassessment of a singular time that links the Cold War, the “Space Race,” and the Civil Rights era while addressing important issues of transnational science and technology, and asking Americans to consider their country's own history of racism when reflecting on the Nazi past.

Author : Dennis Piszkiewicz
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0811733874

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The Nazi Rocketeers by Dennis Piszkiewicz Pdf

Describes how Hermann Oberth, Wernher von Braun, and their colleagues progressed, from the innocent dream of the V-2 ballistic missile, to the transfer of their technological legacy to the Americans.

Author : Michael Belfiore
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780061877407

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Rocketeers by Michael Belfiore Pdf

“That this story is still unfolding makes it especially exciting to read. These men are still in their workshops, tinkering their way into orbit.” —David Gelles, FORBES On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne, built by aircraft designer Burt Rutan, entered space and ushered in the commercial space age. Investment capital began to pour into the new commercial spaceflight industry. Richard Branson’s VirginGalactic plans to ferry space tourists out of the atmosphere. Las Vegas hotelier Robert Bigelow is developing the world’s first commercial space station (i.e., space hotel). These space entrepreneurs, including Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, now see space as the next big thing. In Rocketeers, Michael Belfiore goes behind the scenes of this nascent industry, capturing its wild-west, anything-goes flavor. Likening his research to “hanging out in the Wright brothers’ barn,” Belfiore offers an inspiring and entertaining look at the people who are not afraid to make their bold dreams a reality. “The commercial space race is heating up so fast you need a cheat sheet to keep track of all the billionaires and gamblers vying to be the first private entrepreneur to blast paying customers into orbit. [Belfiore] does a stellar job introducing an intriguing cast of characters.” —Mark Horowitz, Wired “The privatization of space travel is an essential step toward realizing our cosmic destiny. In his engaging, highly readable Rocketeers, Michael Belfiore tells the fascinating story of the entrepreneurs who have already made it happen.” —Buzz Aldrin “A riveting, you-are-there account of how this ragtag collection of innovative thinkers, brave pilots, and bold visionaries is—right now—launching one of the most exciting new industries in history. Belfiore’s eloquent writing and exhaustive reporting really bring this mysterious, secretive world to life.” —Eric Adams, Popular Science

Author : Tom D. Crouch
Publisher : AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114420446

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Rocketeers and Gentlemen Engineers by Tom D. Crouch Pdf

Commissioned on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary, here is the fascinating historical account of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics -- and its predecessor organizations, the American Rocket Society and The Institute of the Aeronautical Sciences -- and the significant contributions each has made to the evolution of flight. From the early struggles to create and distinguish aeronautics as a distinct profession, through the technological necessities brought on by two world wars, to the incredible advances spawned by the Space Age, this narrative covers it all in a highly readable, thoroughly researched way. Reading like an aeronautical and astronautical whos who, it is also the amazing story of the organizations founders, leaders and members -- visionary individuals and dedicated engineers advancing theories and technologies in a profession that has forever changed society and shaped everyday life as we know it.

Author : David Myhra PhD
Publisher : RCW Technology & Ebook Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Peenemunde: The German Experimental Rocket Center-Introduction by David Myhra PhD Pdf

This is the story and details of Peenemünde, the German military rocket developement and test siteduring World War II. It was one of the most modern technological facilities in the world in the years between 1936 and 1945. The first launch of a missile into space took place here in October 1942. In the nearby air force testing area, rocket engineers tested numerous flight objects equipped with revolutionary technology. From the start this research was directed toward one goal only: achieving military superiority through advanced technology. Slave laborers, concentration camp inmates and prisoners of war provided the work that enabled the construction of the test sites and the later serial production of the rockets, which the Nazi propaganda referred to as "Vergeltungswaffe 2" (or "Vengeance Weapon 2"), in so short a period of time. Both the inhumane labor conditions and the attacks on Belgian, British and French cities using the supposed "wonder weapon" claimed thousands of lives.

Author : Jay Warner
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Music
ISBN : 0634099787

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American Singing Groups by Jay Warner Pdf

Offers a decade-by-decade history of American singing groups, from the Ames and Mills Brothers, to the Platters and the Beach Boys, to Destiny's Child, the Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, and many others, covering more than 380 artists and furnishing information on each group's career, key members, influences, photos, and discographies. Original.

Author : Mitch Rosalsky
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 740 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Doo-wop (Music)
ISBN : 081084592X

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Encyclopedia of Rhythm and Blues and Doo-Wop Vocal Groups by Mitch Rosalsky Pdf

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the cities of origin, members, and music of some of the most popular rhythm and blues and doo wop groups.

Author : Mark Canepa
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781412058100

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Modern High-power Rocketry by Mark Canepa Pdf

International conspiracy funded by unimaginable wealth and influence detected and destroyed by one determined man operating on the edge of accountability.

Author : Stephen Mooney
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-04
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:MAR220489

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The Rocketeer: The Great Race #2 by Stephen Mooney Pdf

Cliff Secord has finally decided to abandon the Rocketeer persona for good and concentrate on making his gal, Betty, proud of him by taking an honest-to-goodness legit gig—piloting an experimental rocket plane in a death-defying race halfway around the world! Cliff must navigate both the route and the myriad ace pilots assembled against him in order to secure one of the most valuable prizes ever offered. If only the competition were as prepared as Cliff to play it straight... Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!

Author : Stephen Mooney
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-17
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:IDW0000066768

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The Rocketeer: In the Den of Thieves by Stephen Mooney Pdf

The Rocketeer may have finally repaired his relationship with Betty, but happily ever after will have to wait. Because Nazis have kidnapped his mentor! The Rocketeer is grounded! After Cliff and Betty’s adventures in Europe—with Cliff losing the Great Race but saving the day—he and Betty return home with a busted jet pack but a fixed relationship! They’re as happy as they’ve ever been…but paradise doesn’t last long! An elite band of Nazis, foiled in the past by their attempts to construct their own jet packs, decide on a new tactic: kidnapping the only person who can enable them to create their very own fleet of Rocketeers...Cliff’s beloved friend and mentor Peevy! Cliff and Betty must smuggle themselves into Berlin alongside mysterious allies in order to save Peevy. But first, they’ll have to overcome Hitler’s war machine.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1386 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116492091

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : John Cassaday,Michael Allred,Kurt Busiek,Mark Waid,Darwyn Cooke,Lowell Francis,Ryan Sook,Joe R. Lansdale,Jonathan Ross,Dave Gibbons,Joe Pruett,John Arcudi,Marc Guggenheim,Peter David, Stan Sakai,Tom Taylor,Paul Dini,Walter Simonson,Dave Lapham,Kyle Baker,Matt Wagner,Louise Simonson,David Mandel,John Byrne
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-28
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781684062270

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The Rocketeer: High-Flying Adventures by John Cassaday,Michael Allred,Kurt Busiek,Mark Waid,Darwyn Cooke,Lowell Francis,Ryan Sook,Joe R. Lansdale,Jonathan Ross,Dave Gibbons,Joe Pruett,John Arcudi,Marc Guggenheim,Peter David, Stan Sakai,Tom Taylor,Paul Dini,Walter Simonson,Dave Lapham,Kyle Baker,Matt Wagner,Louise Simonson,David Mandel,John Byrne Pdf

The Rocketeer Adventures continued where Dave StevensÍ original masterpiece left off, creating for the first time new stories involving the ace stunt pilot Cliff Secord. This oversized deluxe edition collects all 24 stories by some of the most talented creators in comics.

Author : Roger Langridge
Publisher : IDW Publishing
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : PKEY:MAR130346

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The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #4 by Roger Langridge Pdf

Betty in deadly danger! The great and the good of Hollywood under the control of Otto Rune! And the Rocketeer without the jet-pack he's come to depend upon! And, just when Cliff Secord thought things couldn't get any worse... enter the Dark Lord himself, Sh'oggoth! The thrilling climax... in the grand pulp tradition!

Author : Sandra Diersch
Publisher : James Lorimer & Company
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781552778333

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Alecia's Challenge by Sandra Diersch Pdf

Getting used to a new school and a new stepfather is bad enough, but then Alecias best friend quits the soccer team. Alecia only joined the team to be with Anne -- she doesnt even like soccer -- but now her stepdad wont let her quit!