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05 October - Robert Hutchings Goddard birth anniversary

 

Robert Hutchings Goddard, a pioneering American physicist and engineer, was born on October 5, 1882. He is often referred to as one of the founding fathers of modern rocketry.

Goddard's groundbreaking work in rocketry and propulsion laid the foundation for the development of space exploration technology. He received a patent for the first liquid-fueled rocket design in 1914 and conducted numerous experiments to demonstrate the feasibility of space travel.

Tragically, Robert Hutchings Goddard passed away on August 10, 1945. Although his work was not widely recognized during his lifetime, his innovations and ideas have since played a significant role in the advancement of space exploration and are commemorated in the history of space science and technology. NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center is named in his honor as a tribute to his pioneering contributions.

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