Historical Events tagged with "sounding rocket"
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Berthold Seliger's Three-Stage Rocket Launch
Berthold Seliger successfully launched a three-stage sounding rocket near Cuxhaven, reaching an impressive altitude of more than 100 kilometers. This milestone makes it the only sounding rocket developed in Germany, showcasing the country's advancements in aerospace technology during the early 1960s. The launch not only demonstrated engineering capabilities but also contributed to the scientific understanding of the upper atmosphere.
Continue ReadingChina Launches First Sounding Rocket T-7
China achieved a significant milestone in its aerospace program with the successful launch of its first sounding rocket, designated T-7. The launch took place at a designated testing facility and showcased China's growing capabilities in rocket technology. Aimed at gathering atmospheric data, the T-7 rocket was a key step in China's space exploration efforts and represented the beginning of an era of advancements in Chinese rocketry.
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