Konstantin Tsiolkovsky
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, often referred to as the father of astronautics, was a Ukrainian-born scientist whose pioneering work in rocket science laid the theoretical foundation for modern space travel.
Born on Sep 17, 1857 (167 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,182 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,943 | $60,000 | 38$ |
| Totals | 2 | 19,872,377 | 12,125 | $250,000 | 151$ |
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Belarus:
A monument to Konstantin Tsiolkovsky is located near the Minsk planetarium.
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Greece:
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky is referenced for his influence on the Soviet modernists' fascination with space.
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Israel:
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky is considered one of the fathers of astronautics and proposed many ideas for space exploration.
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Slovakia:
Tsiolkovsky is referenced as one of the greatest geniuses of humanity and is a character in the play about Musk.
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Ukraine:
Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, of Ukrainian descent, is known as the father of rocket building.
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