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Konstantín Eduardovich Tsiolkovski

1857-1935

Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky was a Russian scientist and inventor who pioneered astronautics and theoretical space travel.

Biography

Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky was a Russian scientist and inventor who pioneered astronautics and theoretical space travel.

He was born on September 17, 1857, in the Riazan Province, Russia, and spent much of his life developing theories on space rockets and interplanetary travel.

His work influenced the development of space exploration and laid the foundations for space conquest. Tsiolkovsky is known for his famous quote: 'Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in a cradle forever'.

This quote captures his vision that humanity should not be limited to living only on Earth but should explore and colonize space. He passed away on September 19, 1935, in Kaluga, Russia..