Exploring Space

Discusses rocket theory through the third law of Newton and uses animated mock-ups and graphic illustrations to explain action and reaction. Shows the actual firing of V-2 rockets and other military missiles. Presents pictures of the earth taken from a V-2 rocket above the above the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. Points out many of the problems inherent in the use of dry and liquid fuels.
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Discusses rocket theory through the third law of Newton and uses animated mock-ups and graphic illustrations to explain action and reaction. Shows the actual firing of V-2 rockets and other military missiles. Presents pictures of the earth taken from a V-2 rocket above the above the White Sands Proving Grounds in New Mexico. Points out many of the problems inherent in the use of dry and liquid fuels., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, description, catalog record
  2. Catalog of Classroom Teaching Films for Georgia Schools, No. 10 (Georgia Department of Education) — title, creator, length, description