is a 100-channel radio locator receiver used with directional antennas to find lost rockets.
: 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" Rocket Hunter
Whether you are tracking a 10-foot model in the Mojave Desert or searching for life among the stars, the spirit of the "Rocket Hunter" is all about the thrill of the chase and the technology that makes it possible. is a 100-channel radio locator receiver used with
: 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. The Modern "Planet Hunters" Whether you are tracking
In the professional aerospace world, the "hunters" are the cutting-edge spacecraft launched on massive rockets to find new worlds.
: 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.
The term also honors the engineers who "hunted" for the perfect rocket design.