No one can deny that Russia fired some big rockets and placed satellites into orbit. But there's been a deluge of poppycock about 'miraculous' scientific advances that enabled them to do it. Much of this analysis reflects ignorance about rocketry.
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"No one can deny that Russia fired some big rockets and placed satellites into orbit. But there's been a deluge of poppycock about 'miraculous' scientific advances that enabled them to do it. Much of this analysis reflects ignorance about rocketry." — Willy Ley #sciencediscovery
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No one can deny that Russia fired some big rockets and placed satellites into orbit. But there's been a deluge of poppycock about 'miraculous' scientific advances that enabled them to do it. Much of this analysis reflects ignorance about rocketry. — Willy Ley
About Willy Ley
Willy Ley was a Writer from Germany (1906–1969).
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This quote is attributed to Willy Ley, a Writer from Germany.
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Willy Ley lived from 1906 – 1969.
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