Robert H Goddard(05/10/1882 - 10/08/1945)
He was the "Father Of American Rocketry" and an theoretical scientist. His are big but not impossible .He wanted to go through the atmosphere to the space by rocket propulsion. This aim of his life give him an effort to do so . He worked day and night to achieve his goals and cross the limit of propulsion. He was also an Practical Engineer , he do all the mathematical calculation and record the data systematically. Like How much does the rocket propel? Will the reading of the hieght could come more? Could Propelsion would make the rocket fly at the height it never had flied before? This question made his life more interesting and living worth . He launched his rocket on 16th March 1926 and the era of flying begin. He tried to implement more and more advanced system to make it fly better.
He and his team member launched the rocket and calculated the results. They have tested 34 Rockets between 1926 to 1941. Rocket achieve the hieght of 2.6km and has a speed of 885km/h.
For Memories
This great person Goddard was so brilliant as the NASA's space flight center was named after him "NASA'S Goddard space flight center".
He was honored by giving a space in International Aerospace Hall of Fame in 1996 and also in International Space Hall of Fame in 1976.
Robert Goddard Footage
Video Footage when Goddard Launches and other event of his life
16th March 1926 Image
Goddard Honored on a US Airmail Stamp
Bronze Plaque in Aurburn (First Liquid-Fueled Rocket)
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