A century after the first rocket launch, Ars staffers pick their favorites - Ars Technica
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Ars Technica staff pick favorite rockets marking century since first rocket launch.
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Ars Technica staff members have selected their favorite rockets in commemoration of the centennial anniversary of the first rocket launch. The article features the publication's staffers sharing their picks for notable rockets from the past century of rocketry.
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