Century Novel By Was The First To Predict Rocket Technology

Rockets have been around longer than you probably think. The concept dates back to ancient Greece, though the first actual rockets were likely made in China around the 11th century. Just as these rockets were used as weapons, the basic concept of a long device that propels itself at high speeds using some sort of fuel is still used for missiles today, as well as fireworks and (of course) space travel. Russian scientist Konstantin Tsiolkovsky is often credited as the father of modern astronautics for developing the theory of rocketry and even proposing their use for space travel in the…