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The idea of Rockets began when armies threw pots set on fire as weapons to catch other things on fire. The pots consisted of materials that were able to keep the pot on fire and harm its target and are around it. This started the new era of Rockets.
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The first pursuit to launch a man, Wan-Hoo, in a rocket to space took place and failed.
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Isaac Newton published “Principia” based on the information obtained by him and Galileo about the theory of Gravity.
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India begins making rockets made out of iron to enhance the rockets’ “range” and “stability.” This went on through out the whole Mid-17th century.
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In 1807, about 25,000 rockets were fired by the British to attack France.
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The Boxer rocket was created by British Lt. Colonel E.M. Boxer that weighed six pounds and contained gunpowder. Henry Trengrouse also came up with the ship rescue line to increase the range of rockets and accept transport with a heavier cord. This was the beginning of the use of two-stage rockets.
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In the 1800’s, Sir William Congreve developed a rocket, in Britain, that could fire to about 9,000 feet.
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Rockets, during World War II, were used as a very strong and influential weapon, causing wars to never be the same again.
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On May 13, 1948, the largest two-stage rocket was launched, reaching an altitude of about 400 kilometers.
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The first rocket which launched Sputnik, the first satellite, took place on October 4, 1957.
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October 4, 1957, The soviet Union engaged in a space race with the United Space. The Soviet Union won with Sputnik I Satelite and their dog, Laika.
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On July 20, 1969, the first astronaut, Neil Armstrong, to step one the moon quotes “One small step for man, one giant leap for man kind.” This was the Apollo mission for the Americans.
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Rocket generators use toxic fuel that is harmful to the enviroment. In 2005, scientist found a new fuel using lightweight batteries to power the engine. This eliminates hazardous fuel.
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The first private rocket to reach above 100 kilometers occured in 2004.
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Three important missions launched into space were Titan rockets including the Gemini, Mars, and The Voyager. In addition to having the Titan rockets maneuvered satelites around the Earth, they also were sent to other planets.
