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DISCUSSION
The assorted astronauts and space figures pictured above represent
toy makers efforts at replicating space technology. While some accurately
reflect science, others are simply created for a child's enjoyment. The
child's toy Rocketeer FIgure (third from left) falls into the "toy type" category. Should
such a configuration rocket be strapped to a man's back, he likely could not
survive the flame from the backpace propulsion system. Additionally, the
quidance of such a system is in question. Perhaps, the Rocketeer's hands and
arms could serve as a steering system in the same fashion as a diver uses
them to quide his descent into a pool of water. Finally, the rocket pack appears to
have no means of throttling for launching, cruising, and landing the
Rocketeer.
TOY ASTRONAUTS
ROCKET MAN MODEL
PLASTIC JSC ASTRONAUT MODEL
TOY BLUE SUITED ASTRONAUT
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