Background of Rocketry
- Date
1957
- Summary
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Traces the various methods of propulsion. Explains the development of jet propulsion by the Chinese in 1232. Relates the history of the use of rocker power to the age of firearms. Shows how the rocket became an important weapon at sea because of the flammable nature of the ships. Surveys the actualities and dreams of rocketry throughout its development. (New Mexico College of A. & M.A.) Film.
- Contributors
The Physical Science Laboratory of New Mexico College of A. and M.A.; Dr. Russell K. Sherburne; Paul Rader; Fred Lawrence; Joe La Covic
- Publishers
National Educational Television; Indiana University Audio-Visual Center
- Genres
Educational; Historical; Aviation
- Subject
Rocketry ; Jet propulsion.
- Collection
National Educational Television
- Unit
IUL Moving Image Archive
- Language
English
- Rights Statement
- No Copyright - United States
- Physical Description
1 film reel sound,black and white/monochrome; 16 mm
- Other Identifiers
Catalog Key: 7834359; Other: GR00401817; MDPI Barcode: 40000003265024
Access Restrictions
This item is accessible by: the public.