OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThroughout history, some rockets have become really famous! These powerful machines helped us explore space, reach the Moon, and build the International Space Station. Each rocket was special and helped us take another big step into the stars.
The Saturn V was one of the biggest rockets ever built. It was taller than the Statue of Liberty and powerful enough to carry astronauts all the way to the Moon! The Space Shuttle was special because it could be used again and again. Today, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rockets can land back on Earth after launching, which is super cool.
- The Saturn V rocket was so loud that it could be heard from miles away.
- The Space Shuttle flew 135 missions over 30 years.
- The very first rocket to reach space was a German V-2 rocket in 1944!
