Nonmilitary uses of the rocket through history were investigated. It was found that through the 17th century rockets were used in whaling as harpoon drives. In later years, rockets were used in lifesaving and in commercial signalling at sea. Rocket utilization was traced up to the present application of sending the first men to the moon.
Nonmilitary applications of the rocket between the 17th and 20th centuries
1977-09-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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