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The founding of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory marked a significant milestone in rocket research from "summary" of Ignition! by John Drury Clark
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory was founded in the midst of World War II, a time when the United States was investing heavily in rocket technology. The Laboratory, located in Pasadena, California, was established by a group of scientists and engineers who were tasked with developing rocket propulsion systems for military purposes. This marked a significant milestone in rocket research because it brought together some of the brightest minds in the field to work towards a common goal. The scientists and engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory were pioneers in the field of rocketry, pushing the boundaries of what was thought possibl...
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