How Long to Read Rocketing Into the Future

How Long Does it Take to Read Rocketing Into the Future?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 14 minutes to read Rocketing Into the Future by Michel van Pelt

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book describes the technology, history, and future of rocket planes. Michel van Pelt journies into this exciting world, examining the exotic concepts and actual flying vehicles that have been devised over the last hundred years. He recounts the history of rocket airplanes, from the early pioneers who attached simple rockets onto their wooden glider airplanes to the modern world of high-tech research vehicles. The author visits museums where rare examples of early rocket planes are kept and modern laboratories where future spaceplanes are being developed. He explains the technology in an easily understandable way, describing the various types of rocket airplanes and looking at the possibilities for the future. Michel van Pelt considers future spaceplanes, presenting various modern concepts and developments. He describes the development from cutting edge research via demonstrator vehicles to operational use. He also evaluates the replacement of the Space Shuttle with a seemingly old-fashioned capsule system, the parallel developments in suborbital spaceplanes such as SpaceShipOne and SpaceShipTwo, piloted versus automatic flight, and related developments in airliners and military aircraft.

How long is Rocketing Into the Future?

Rocketing Into the Future by Michel van Pelt is 366 pages long, and a total of 93,696 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Rocketing Into the Future Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 32 minutes to read Rocketing Into the Future aloud.

What Reading Level is Rocketing Into the Future?

Rocketing Into the Future is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Rocketing Into the Future?

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