Flight calculations presented showing that, with existing fuels and jet exhaust, 4-stage rocket with takeoff weight of 600 tons, can reach upper orbiting velocity and altitude; design of Von Braun's 3-stage 7000-ton rocket. (See also - discussion p L42-5)


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    Title :

    Problems of interplanetary travel


    Additional title:

    Enige beschouwingen over het ruimtevaart-probleem


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Ingenieur ; 64 , n 46


    Publication date :

    1952


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    Dutch




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