Dr. Robert H. Goddard

Dr. Robert H. Goddard was an American physicist and engineer who pioneered the development of modern rocketry. In 1926, he launched the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, demonstrating a new way to power spacecraft. His work laid the groundwork for space exploration, enabling future missions to the moon and beyond. Despite initial skepticism, his innovative designs proved the feasibility of rockets that could travel beyond Earth's atmosphere. Today, Goddard is recognized as a father of modern rocketry, and his contributions are fundamental to the technology that makes space travel possible.