FSRI ALE - History of Rocketry

KNOWLEDGE CHECK
	Choose the best answer for the following question. The idea of dropping a rocket’s fuel tank once empty was originated by what scientist? Werner von Braun Robert H. Goddard Hermann J. Oberth H.G. Wells You are correct! The answer is C. Hermann J. Oberth originated the idea of "stages," which explained that once a fuel tank is empty, it should be dropped away so that its weight doesn't slow down the spacecraft. The correct answer is C. Hermann J. Oberth originated the idea of "stages," which explained that once a fuel tank is empty, it should be dropped away so that its weight doesn't slow down the spacecraft.
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