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Stairway to the heavens: Aluminium and flight

Jules Verne foresaw the first application of aluminium alloys in 'From the Earth to the Moon,' predicting their key role in aeronautics and aerospace.

Jules Verne foresaw the first application of aluminium alloys in From the Earth to the Moon, predicting their pivotal role in aeronautics and aerospace.

From the Earth to the Moon
Jean Engel, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

This step will explore the critical relationship between aluminium and the evolution of human flight and space missions, demonstrating how aluminium has been integral to these advancements.

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