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Archives and Special Collections: Robert H. Goddard Collection
18 Surprising Facts About Robert H. Goddard
28 March 1935 | This Day in Aviation
WEB28 March 1935: Near Roswell, New Mexico, Robert H. Goddard successfully launched the first gyroscopically-stabilized liquid-fueled rocket. In a 20-second flight, the A Series rocket, number A-5, reached an …
16 March 1926 | This Day in Aviation
WEBMar 16, 2024 · The rocket, called Nell ¹ and known as Goddard 1, was fueled by gasoline and liquid oxygen. It was 11 feet, 3 inches (3.429 meters) tall and weighed approximately 10.4 pounds (4.7 kilograms) …