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Wed, Apr 29 3:00 pm
The Wisconsin Channel
04/29/2026 3:00 PM America/Chicago 60 04/29/2026 4:00 PM Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World The Rocket The history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China to its use as a weapon of war; how adding hydrogen allowed rockets to carry astronauts to the moon. Watch on The Wisconsin Channel Channel The Wisconsin Channel Channel 04292026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Rocket

The history of the rocket, from its origin in ancient China to its use as a weapon of war; how adding hydrogen allowed rockets to carry astronauts to the moon.

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