Konstantin Tsiolkovsky founded basics of astronautic theory, Robert H. Goddard created the world's first liquid-fueled rocket, W. von Braun developed rocket technology that helped land the first men on the moon, and the Wright brothers invented and built the world's first powered airplane and made the first human flight. This paper reviews the experiences of these great pioneers, which still inspire today's and future aerospace industry.
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