Rocket Hunter Now

: A titan of the industry who designed missiles like the Nike-Ajax and Thor. He was a tireless advocate for single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicles and helped oversee the early stages of the Hubble Space Telescope .

Whether you are tracking a 10-foot model in the Mojave Desert or searching for life among the stars, the spirit of the "Rocket Hunter" is all about the thrill of the chase and the technology that makes it possible. Rocket Hunter

The term also honors the engineers who "hunted" for the perfect rocket design. : A titan of the industry who designed

For the amateur rocketry community, "Rocket Hunter" is a legendary piece of tracking hardware. When high-power rockets reach altitudes of several thousand feet, they can drift miles away during descent. : The Rocket Hunter RHR-100 The term also honors the engineers who "hunted"

is a 100-channel radio locator receiver used with directional antennas to find lost rockets.

: While some original manufacturers have gone out of business, the LUNAR rocketry club and others still rely on these units (or modern falconry transmitters) to ensure their "birds" come home safely. 2. "Rocket Hunter" on the Silver Screen

In the world of historical action films, "Rocket Hunter" refers to stories set during the final, desperate days of World War II.