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Origins of astronautics in SwitzerlandSwiss contributions to astronautics are recounted. Scientists mentioned include: Bernoulli and Euler for their early theoretical contributions; the balloonist, Auguste Piccard; J. Ackeret, for his contributions to the study of aerodynamics; the rocket propulsion pioneer, Josef Stemmer; and the Swiss space scientists, Eugster, Stettbacker, Zwicky, and Schurch.
Document ID
19770026114
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wadlis, A. (Swiss Museum of Transport Lucerne, Switzerland)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Washington Essays on the History of Rocketry and Astronautics, Vol. 2
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
77N33058
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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