Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants (Rutgers University Press Classics)
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Book Synopsis: A classic work in the history of science, and described as "a good book on rocket stuff...that's a really fun one" by SpaceX founder Elon Musk, readers will want to get their hands on this influential classic, available for the first time in decades. This newly reissued debut book in the Rutgers University Press Classics imprint is the story of the search for a rocket propellant which could be trusted to take man into space. This search was a hazardous enterprise carried out by rival labs who worked against the known laws of nature, with no guarantee of success or safety. Acclaimed scientist and sci-fi author John Drury Clark writes with irreverent and eyewitness immediacy about the development of the explosive fuels strong enough to negate the relentless restraints of gravity. The resulting volume is as much a memoir as a work of history, sharing a behind-the-scenes view of an enterprise which eventually took men to the moon, missiles to the planets, and satellites to outer space.
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Unlock the secrets to space exploration with Ignition!: An Informal History of Liquid Rocket Propellants. This influential classic, described as "a good book on rocket stuff" by Elon Musk himself, takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the gripping history of rocket science. Available for the first time in decades, this Rutgers University Press Classics edition is a must-have for enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
Written by acclaimed scientist and sci-fi author John Drury Clark, this book chronicles the daring quest for a reliable rocket propellant capable of defying Earth's gravitational pull. Clark provides an irreverent and eyewitness account of the rival labs pushing the limits of known science, defying the laws of nature with no assurance of success or safety. It's a thrilling and hazardous tale of determination and innovation that eventually led to mankind's greatest achievements in space exploration.
Ignition! isn't just a history book; it's a personal memoir that offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the pioneers who propelled the world into the space age. From the triumphs of sending men to the moon to the breakthroughs in interplanetary travel and satellite technology, this book reveals the untold stories and incredible challenges faced by those who dared to dream big.
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