Which Transylvanian-born scientist wrote the book The Rocket into Planetary Space (1923)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Hermann Oberth, a pioneer of astronautics
- Step 1: Oberth was born in Sibiu and wrote on rocket theory. Step 2. His work influenced Wernher von Braun. Answer: Hermann Oberth, a pioneer of astronautics. Why not the others: Coandă, Racoviță and Paulescu worked in other fields.
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