Summary
- Collection ID:
- NASM.2000.0015
- Creators:
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T︠S︡iolkovskiĭ, K. (Konstantin), 1857-1935
- Dates:
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1930-1932
- Languages:
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- Physical Description:
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0.05 Cubic feet
(1 folder)
- Repository:
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Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the following three brochures written by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky: 'Stratoplan-Semijet,' 1932; 'Scientific Ethics,' 1930; and 'How to Boost Energy of the Explosion (Heat) Engines,' 1931. These booklets are in the Russian/Cyrillic language.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) is regarded in the Soviet Union as the 'father of rocketry' and has been universally recognized for his pioneering work in astronautics-cosmonautics. Tsiolkovsky solved, theoretically, the problem of escape from Earth's gravity, designed multistage rockets, and foresaw interplanetary flights.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Constantine Domashnev, Gift, 2000, 2000-0015, unknown
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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