From ancient Chinese fireworks to the visionary breakthroughs of scientists like Robert Goddard and Wernher von Braun, the remarkable evolution of rockets had an extraordinary impact on space exploration and propelled humanity towards the stars. Includes the first liquid-fueled rocket, missiles in WW II, 1957 the first space satellite, 1961, the first human in orbit, moon landing, 1962 space probe, and the space shuttle.