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Who is known as the father of modern rocketry?

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Robert H. Goddard is known as the father of modern rocketry for his pioneering work in developing liquid-fueled rockets.

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What is the term for the maximum speed a rocket must reach to break free of Earth's gravitational pull?

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Escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to break free from the gravitational attraction of a celestial body.

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What is the term for the path a rocket follows once it is launched?

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Trajectory refers to the path that a rocket or projectile follows through space.

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Who is the main character of the movie 'October Sky'?

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Homer Hickam is the main character in the movie 'October Sky', which is based on his life as a young aspiring rocket engineer.

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What is the object or entity which is being carried by an aircraft?

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Payload refers to the cargo or equipment carried by a rocket or aircraft.

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What is the principle that explains how rockets move in space?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, which explains rocket propulsion.

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What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of a rocket through the atmosphere?

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Drag is the aerodynamic force that opposes a rocket's motion through the air.

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What is the purpose of a rocket's nose cone?

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The nose cone reduces aerodynamic drag and helps the rocket maintain stability during flight.

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What is the difference between a satellite and a spacecraft?

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A satellite is an object that orbits a planet, while a spacecraft is designed for travel in outer space, which may or may not include orbiting a planet.

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What is the term for the fuel used in rocket propulsion?

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Propellant is the combination of fuel and oxidizer used to produce thrust in a rocket.