
Man will Conquer Space Soon
Collier’s, March 22, 1953
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Man will Conquer Space Soon
Collier’s, March 22, 1953
Image credit: Collier’s
Image source: AIAA Houston

Von Braun’s rocket ship design. Tall as a 24-story building, it will weight 7,000 tons and have a 65-foot base.
Man will Conquer Space Soon
Collier’s, March 22, 1953
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Image source: AIAA Houston

Causing moonquakes. Rockets with explosive war heads are fired off and scientists check the vibrations waves caused by distant blast, to determine interior composition of the moon. Seismograph in foreground is push-button controlled and surveying instrument to it’s left has cupped headpiece, to accommodate hooks and helmets of expedition members.
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Collier’s, October 25, 1952
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