Exploring the historical development of jetpacks from their origins in the 1960s to their role in pop culture and military innovation during the Cold War.
In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wonder... why did they fall off the radar?
Rocket Man
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