Hi
I must recommend the following book: Large and Dangerous Rockets Ships: A
History of High-Power Rocketry Ascent to the Edges of Outer Space, by Mark
Canepa.
I can't believe I watched all this from the sidelines when it was happening.
So many people I've met over the years are discussed. I'm even quoted from
an 1994 interview at Argonia, KS during a rocket launch. Hey, I made the
history books.
An interesting comparison is the issue the amateur liquid bi propellant
rocket community is currently undergoing with Tripoli. Originally, NAR did
not want motors larger than Fs. A G motor was too big and not allowed at
launches. Eventually, motors grew in size (up to Ls) and Tripoli was
formed. The high power movement started small but grew. Eventually,
forming Tripoli. Now, Tripoli has a ban on bi propellant liquid propelled
rockets. The question is will the amateur liquids movement grow and evolute
enough to create a new organization or be accepted into an existing one.
Times are interesting.
Rick Wills
