Tsiolkovsky, Konstantin Eduardovich
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Tsiolkovsky, Konstantin Eduardovich, (1857-1935) was a Russian physicist who laid many of the theoretical foundations for the science of rocketry. In The Investigation of Outer Space by Means of Reaction Apparatus (1903), he discusses the mathematics of overcoming the earth’s gravitational pull by means of rockets, suggests the use of reaction vehicles for interplanetary flight, and describes how a reaction thrust motor could demonstrate Newton's Third Law to allow men to escape the bounds of Earth. In 1929, Tsiolkovsky presented a design for a multistage rocket, which he called a rocket train. He also proposed the construction of an artificial earth satellite, including manned space platforms to be used as way stations in interplanetary travel. Tsiolkovsky is known for saying: "Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever."
Further Readings
Tsiolkovsky Biography (Middlebury College)
Regarding Space Travel (Caltech)
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Cutler J. Cleveland (Lead Author);Peter Saundry (Topic Editor) "Tsiolkovsky, Konstantin Eduardovich". In: Encyclopedia of Earth. Eds. Cutler J. Cleveland (Washington, D.C.: Environmental Information Coalition, National Council for Science and the Environment). [First published in the Encyclopedia of Earth March 19, 2007; Last revised Date March 19, 2007; Retrieved May 21, 2013 <http://www.eoearth.org/article/Tsiolkovsky,_Konstantin_Eduardovich>
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Cutler J. Cleveland is Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, where he also is on the faculty of the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies. Professor Cleveland is Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Energy (Elsevier, 2004), winner of an American Library Association award, the Dictionary of Energy (Elsevier, 2005), Handbook of Energy (Elsevier, forthcoming), and is the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Earth. He is the recipient of the Adelma ... (Full Bio)
Tsiolkovsky, Konstantin Eduardovich, (1857-1935) was a Russian physicist who laid many of the theoretical foundations for the science of rocketry. In The Investigation of Outer Space by Means of Reaction Apparatus (1903), he discusses the mathematics of overcoming the earth’s gravitational pull by means of rockets, suggests the use of reaction vehicles for interplanetary flight, and describes how a reaction thrust motor could demonstrate Newton's Third Law to allow men to escape the bounds of Earth. In 1929, Tsiolkovsky presented a design for a multistage rocket, which he called a rocket train. He also proposed the construction of an artificial earth satellite, including manned space platforms to be used as way stations in interplanetary travel. Tsiolkovsky is known for saying: "Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot remain in the cradle forever."
Further Readings
Tsiolkovsky Biography (Middlebury College)
Regarding Space Travel (Caltech)
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