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2 unusual facts about Rocket Science


Rocket science

Aerospace engineering, a colloquial term for a primary branch of engineering

Rocket science in finance

"Rocket science" in finance is a metaphor for activity carried out by specialised information technology staff to provide executive managers with the detailed output from mathematical modeling programs to inform investment decisions.


American National Exhibition

This is evident in Vice President Richard Nixon’s speech on the opening night of the Exhibition on July 24, 1959 as he congratulated USSR’s Premier Nikita Khrushchev and the Soviets on their advances in astronomy and rocket science, but quickly returned to focus on the United States' strong points, especially the concept of freedom.

Andy Blitz

Blitz is the brother of filmmaker Jeffrey Blitz, who is best known for directing the 2002 documentary Spellbound and the 2007 film Rocket Science.

Yana Gorskaya

She is best known for her work in the editorial departments of the films Spellbound (2002), Rocket Science (2007) and Smart People (2008).


see also

Bell Aircraft

Bell played a crucial role in the development of rocket propulsion after WWII, spearheaded by the likes of some of the most brilliant minds in rocket science like Walter Dornberger (ex-commander of the Nazi Germany Pennamunda rocket base) and Wendell Moore.

Must Love Kids

Must Love Kids was produced by the production company Rocket Science Laboratories, also responsible for the Fox series Joe Millionaire.

Nar Williams

In 2012 his feature screenplay about YouTube, rocket science, and the occult was sold to Fox Digital Studio.

The Search for Truth

The film is prefaced by a monologue from David O. McKay, then-president of the LDS church, and includes interviews with three prominent scientists: Wernher von Braun, the father of rocket science; Harvey Fletcher, the father of stereophonic sound; and Henry Eyring, prominent theoretical chemist.

Vincent Piazza

He had originally unsuccessfully auditioned for a different part, but Brett Simon, the film's director, was fond of his performance in Rocket Science and so suggested that he take on another role.