V-2 Rocket
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📝 Description
The V-2 (Vergeltungswaffe 2, 'Retribution Weapon 2'), was a long-range ballistic missile developed during World War II in Nazi Germany. It was the world's first long-range guided ballistic missile and the first human-made object to achieve sub-orbital spaceflight. The V-2 program laid the foundation for modern rocketry and spaceflight, influencing both American and Soviet missile programs.
💬 Quote Context
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the v2 rocket basically didn't need an explosive warhead in its tip they came out of the sky going five miles per
"🎬 Joe Rogan Experience #919 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Keywords:
V-2 rocket
WWII missile
ballistic missile
German rocket
🤖 Why This Product Was Mentioned
"The speaker explicitly mentions 'the v2 rocket' and discusses its speed and kinetic energy, noting it 'didn't need an explosive warhead in its tip' due to its velocity. This is a clear reference to a specific historical product."
