The Chinese invented gunpowder and used it to power rockets hundreds of years ago. Then Marco Polo, from Europe, visited China, and told his fellow Europeans about the Chinese, their use of gunpowder and rockets. Then Europeans further developed gunpowder and rockets.The Chinese.
The first people to use rockets were the ancient Chinese around 1200 AD for military and ceremonial purposes. They developed primitive gunpowder rockets that were used as weapons in battles and as fireworks for celebrations.
Shortly after gunpowder was discovered.
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they were powered by gunpowder
The first gunpowder-powered rockets were developed in Song China, by the 13th century.
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Yes, the Chinese are credited with the earliest use of rockets. During the 13th century, they developed gunpowder-based rockets, which were used for military purposes and as fireworks. This innovation laid the foundation for modern rocketry and influenced the development of missile technology in other cultures.
The first historical record of rockets dates back to ancient China around the 9th century AD. It is believed that the Chinese were the first to develop gunpowder and use it to propel primitive rockets for military purposes.
They used it to build rockets similar to the rockets we use on new year's eve nowadays. They produced explosives that made a loud "bang!", too. Both were used to celebrate the so called dragon festivals.
Rockets were first developed in Ancient China as fireworks. The Chinese also discovered gunpowder. ASIANS
Their rockets were empty tubes filled with gunpowder. Later these were improved and still are used