The Rocket Equation
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Franklin Chang-Diaz demonstrates the energy required to launch a rocket into space.
Franklin Chang-Diaz demonstrates the energy required to launch a rocket into space.
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The Rocket Equation
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Franklin Chang-Diaz demonstrates the energy required to launch a rocket into space.
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