The Birth of the Modern Rocket

Check out this fantastic piece from Popular Mechanics, readers! Shooting at the Moon: The Pioneering Rocketry of Robert Goddard In 1929, Popular Mechanics covered the explosive work of Robert Goddard. His liquid propellant-fueled rocket, the first of its kind, carved a path to the stars. BY JOHN BRADY MAR 16, 2021 In the December 1929 issue, …

Ready for Launch…!

….Or it will be soon. Along with a number of other companies, Virgin Orbit is working hard on developing a plan to launch a rocket from the side of an airborne 747. Although they are not the first to try this, Virgin Orbit is definitely doing their best to pull ahead in the space race. …

Special Delivery – via Rockets!

Apparently the U.S. Air Force is considering replacing C-5 cargo flights with rocket launches. Yes, you read that right; our military is considering moving materiel around the world via rocket launches. This would cut ten hour flights down to thirty minute deliveries of necessary and life-saving supplies. Does your country need a vaccine to help …