How Long to Read Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971

How Long Does it Take to Read Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 28 minutes to read Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971 by Charles N Hill

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

Description

A Vertical Empire describes the work in rocketry and space research carried out in the UK in the 1950s and 1960s. At one time, the programme was as sophisticated as those in the US and Russia. The projects were cancelled one by one as Britain's attempts to keep up militarily with the two superpowers weakened, as a consequence of Treasury pressure and the belief that there was no economic future in space technology.Much of the material in this invaluable book has never been available before, due partly to the 30-Year Rule concerning government documents, and partly to the sensitive military nature of the work. The projects covered include rocket-propelled aircraft, large military missiles such as the medium range ballistic missile Blue Streak, the test rocket Black Knight and the re-entry experiments it carried, and the satellite launcher Black Arrow. In addition, proposed projects that could have been developed from these vehicles are covered in depth. There is also considerable political analysis of why these projects were eventually discontinued.

How long is Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971?

Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971 by Charles N Hill is 259 pages long, and a total of 67,081 words.

This makes it 87% the length of the average book. It also has 82% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to read Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971 aloud.

What Reading Level is Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971?

Vertical Empire, A: The History Of The Uk Rocket And Space Programme, 1950-1971 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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