A graphics of all rockets that have flown, shown to scale. Credit and copyright: Tyler Skrabek
Posted on 02/04/2015 1:32:27 PM PST by BenLurkin
Inspired by a book and poster from 1995, titled “Rockets of the World,” graphic artist Tyler Skrabek has provided a new and updated “clean” look for his latest work.
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He wanted an uncluttered look for his poster, and therefore used a set of rules to eliminate some rockets: The Rocket had to have more than 3 successful flights and each rocket had to be unique – no later versions from the same rocket family, such as the Soyuz.
Also, rocket wannabes didn’t make the cut … not yet anyway.
“Just to keep things tidy I choose not to include rockets that haven’t flown yet on the off-chance they don’t actually make it off the ground,” Tyler said on reddit. “But rest assured there will be a version that includes the Falcon 9 Heavy as soon as it does.”
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The Soviet N1 never had a successful flight and the Soviet shuttlecraft was basically made from plans stolen from NASA.
Good old Saturn V. ‘Merica!
I wish I could have witnessed a V launch in person. It must have been awesome!
Titan III had two solid rock motors strap ons.
Still the most powerful rocket to leave the earth.
Therefore, Buran (1 successful flight) and N1 (Zero successful flights) should NOT be on the chart.
ping (to the tune of Rocket Man)
Energia launched successfully once. That doesn’t fit into the author’s narrative that each have three successful launches before being included on the chart. Plus, Iran and North Korea may each have had one successful launch, but when tracking 3rd world sh1t holes, one successful launch should get them listed. This technology is directly related to ICBM development.
Thanks BenLurkin, extra to APoD. That N1 (second to last one) blew up real good.
The Delta 4 Heavy is a sight to see go.
I saw one go from my back yard one night. It was spectacular and I am 250 miles north of the cape.
Bad Motor Scooter — Rocketman is about as inspiring as Major Tom.
I take it this is only a chart of rockets destined for space? I don’t see the V-2 on the chart, for example, despite it being a major milestone in rocketry.
You listen to the lyrics?
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