Rocket — Hunter

: Despite mixed reviews for their low-budget special effects (some reviewers noted the use of model airplanes and stilted dialogue), these films have carved out a niche for fans of "so-bad-it's-good" historical action. 3. The Modern "Planet Hunters"

: While some original manufacturers have gone out of business, the LUNAR rocketry club and others still rely on these units (or modern falconry transmitters) to ensure their "birds" come home safely. 2. "Rocket Hunter" on the Silver Screen

: This film follows an American B-17 pilot who volunteers for a suicide mission—flying a surrendered German Messerschmidt 109 deep into enemy territory to stop the V-2 rockets terrorizing London. Rocket Hunter

: Enthusiasts mount a small radio transmitter inside their rocket. Once it lands, the "hunter" uses the receiver to sweep the horizon, following the signal to recover their often-expensive flight vehicle.

is a 100-channel radio locator receiver used with directional antennas to find lost rockets. : Despite mixed reviews for their low-budget special

The term also honors the engineers who "hunted" for the perfect rocket design.

: This follow-up explores the origins of the Me 163 Komet , the world’s only operational rocket-powered fighter. Once it lands, the "hunter" uses the receiver

: A titan of the industry who designed missiles like the Nike-Ajax and Thor. He was a tireless advocate for single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) vehicles and helped oversee the early stages of the Hubble Space Telescope .