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Rockets fueled by liquid propellants revolutionized space exploration from "summary" of Ignition! by John Drury Clark
Rockets, those most primal of machines, have always captured the human imagination. From ancient times, when they were used in warfare, to the modern era of space exploration, rockets have been a symbol of power and progress. However, it was not until the advent of liquid propellants that rockets truly came into their own. Liquid propellants, with their ability to be easily controlled and mixed for optimal performance, revolutionized the field of rocketry. In the early days of space exploration, rockets fueled by solid propellants were the norm. These rockets were simple and reliable, but lacked the efficiency and power necessary for truly ambitious space missions. With the development of liquid propellants, everything changed. Suddenly, rockets could be designed with unprecedented levels of precision and power. By carefully controlling the mi...
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