Sea Dragon Part 2: Bob Truax

Failure To Launch

English - February 15, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB
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Previous Episode: Sea Dragon Part 1: The Big Dumb Booster

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Last time, we talked about the biggest rocket ever designed. This time, we're rejoined by guest Scott to talk about the lunatic who designed it, Bob Truax. Also making appearances in this story: Johnny Carson, Evel Knievel, Robert Goddard, and a tortilla baron.

Sources:

- Great Mambo Chicken and the Transhuman Condition, Ed Regis

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