Listed In: Physicists
Birthdate: October 5, 1882
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died: August 10, 1945
Robert H. Goddard, an American engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor, is renowned for creating the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket in 1926. His innovative work significantly advanced solid-fueled rockets by 1915. Between 1926 and 1941, Goddard successfully launched 34 rockets, reaching altitudes of 2.6 km and speeds of 885 km/h. He foresaw key advancements in spaceflight, introducing groundbreaking inventions like the multi-stage rocket and liquid-fuel rocket. Despite initial ridicule and lack of support, Goddard is now esteemed as a pioneer of modern rocketry.
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