About Friedrich Schmiedl
Lived 1902 – 1994 (aged 92). Friedrich Schmiedl was an Austrian inventor and engineer.
Friedrich Schmiedl (11 May 1902 – 11 September 1994
He began experiments with solid-fuel rockets in 1918. From 1924 the experiments took place at Schöckl, a mountain about 15 km north of Graz.
He also worked on rockets used to collect meteorological data, and rockets for aerial photography.
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Who was Friedrich Schmiedl?
Austrian rocket scientist (1902–1994)
When was Friedrich Schmiedl born?
Friedrich Schmiedl was born on 14 May 1902 in Schwertberg.
When did Friedrich Schmiedl die?
Friedrich Schmiedl died on 11 September 1994 in Graz.
What was Friedrich Schmiedl's occupation?
Friedrich Schmiedl was an inventor and engineer.
What nationality was Friedrich Schmiedl?
Friedrich Schmiedl was Austrian.
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