Don't mind me just proving Dr. Robert H Goddard right (yes that's the command pod at the bottom) reddit.com/gallery/rapjc4
The War of the Worlds is a classic science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. It's been interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British Imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. It has even influenced the work of scientists, notably Robert Hutchings Goddard. madnessserial.com/mdash/t…
This Day in Victorian History Robert H. Goddard, American Rocket Pioneer (invented and built the first liquid-fueled rocket), born in Worcester, Massachusetts (1882) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob…
The War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by H. G. Wells. The novel has been interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British Imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. It has even influenced the work of scientists, notably Robert Hutchings Goddard. madnessserial.com/mdash/t…
Footage from Robert H. Goddard's first tests of liquid fueled rocket engines. youtu.be/Pq7WmrTbi-Q
Robert H. Goddard stamp FDC. Probably not the most exciting of 1960s space themed stamps to come out, but the Mercury-Atlas rocket in the background in the stamp really is a cool bonus for space nerds like me.
Robert H. Goddard alongside his first liquid-fueled rocket, March 16, 1926
TIL in 1920 The New York Times ridiculed the notion of rockets in space, calling it absurd, and criticized rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard as being less educated than a high school student. They issued a retraction in 1969 just days before Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon. popsci.com/military-aviat…
In 1910, Robert Goddard designed a train that would go from Boston to New York in 12 minutes. It would've floated on magnets inside a vacuum-sealed tunnel. Making it the first official ancestor of the Hyperlup, based on the technology of the pneumatic trains
TIL that the famous science fiction novel The War of the Worlds inspired engineer Robert H. Goddard to invent the liquid fuel rocket and multistage rocket, making the Apollo moon landings possible. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The…
14/01/22 Daily Deal: Hand in Glove by Robert Goddard, narrated by John Telfer - £2.99 audible.co.uk/pd/Hand-in-…
"It is difficult to say what is impossible." - Robert H. Goddard [784x1145]
Dr. Robert H. Goddard stands next to the worlds first liquid propelled rocket in 1935
[December 30, 1919] The Smithsonian publishes Dr. Robert H. Goddard's "A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes" in volume 71 of the Smithsonian Miscellaneous Collections. It will become one of the fundamental works in theoretical rocketry.
[January 13th, 1920] The New York Times ridicules American rocket scientist Robert H. Goddard, which it will rescind following the launch of Apollo 11 in 1969.
@NASAWebb: What did it take to build the Webb telescope's beryllium mirrors? Millions of pounds of rock 🪨 Dig deep into how beryllium is mined with host Sophia Roberts in our latest “Elements of Webb” episode. 🎥 Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center https://t.co/5UPGiD71Pv mobile.twitter.com/NASAWe…
In Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (2016), the New York Ghost issue of 1926 mentions a "no-maj rocket [that] takes flight". That would be Robert H. Goddard, inventor of the liquid-fuel rockets.
"Just remember when you think all is lost, the future remains." ( Dr. Robert H. Goddard)
Robert H. Goddard Library, Clark University, Worcester, MA
Robert H. Goddard launches his first rocket, 1926 (colorised)
TIL that The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells released in 1898 inspired Robert Goddard to invent the rocket technology that resulted in the Apollo 11 moon landing 71 years later en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The…
TIL that Robert H. Goddard became interested in space after reading The War of the Worlds. At 17 he climbed a cherry tree and imagined creating a device that could ascend to Mars. That day of his greatest inspiration - Oct 19 - became his “Anniversary Day”, which he observed for the rest of his life en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob…
Robert Goddard's home is for sale (Father of Modern ROcketry)
1 Tallawanda Drive, Worcester MA
He graduated from Worcester Polytech and continued to lived there while teaching at Clark University where he made his biggest experiments
Early Liquid Fueled Rocket Experiments By Dr. Robert H. Goddard Circa 1920's and 1930's youtu.be/HAV_gUCWWMI?t=13
Robert Goddard, inventor of the first liquid-fuel rocket, with his prototype in the laboratory in 1926. [1296×1800]
On This Day in Space! June 14, 1914: Robert Goddard snags patent for liquid-fueled rocket space.com/39251-on-this-d…
"It is difficult to say what is impossible..." -Robert H. Goddard [645x3426]
Liquid Rocket Experiments By Dr. Robert H. Goddard youtu.be/HAV_gUCWWMI?t=13
[1935] Dr. Robert Goddard, second from right, with a few of his assistants (unidentified), is pictured in Roswell, N.M.
It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow. — Robert H. Goddard
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TIL in 1920, The New York Times ridiculed Robert H. Goddard and claimed that rockets could not function in space. On July 17, 1969, a day after the Apollo 11 launch, NYT formally acknowledged their error - todayilearned reddit.com/r/todayilearne…
Early Liquid Rocket Experiments By Dr. Robert H. Goddard youtu.be/HAV_gUCWWMI?t=17
Dr. Robert Goddard in Roswell nmmercantile.com/blogs/ne…
[1926-1945] Rocket Experiments By Dr. Robert H. Goddard, Father of Rocketry youtube.com/watch?v=Pq7Wm…
Robert Goddard, inventor of the first liquid-fuel rocket, with his prototype in the laboratory in 1926. [1296×1800]
Dr. Robert H. Goddard tows his rocket to the launching tower behind a Model A Ford truck. 1930 [2,952 x 2,293]
The Early Liquid Rocket Experiments Of Dr. Robert H. Goddard (1940) youtu.be/HAV_gUCWWMI?t=19
"It is difficult to say what is impossible..." Robert H. Goddard [600X414]
The childhood and adult home of Robert Goddard (Father of Modern Rocketry is for sale)
1 Tallawanda Drive Worcester MA
It is NOT a two family
It is actually a single family house
He graduated from Worcester Polytech then later on taught at Clark University, both in WOrcester MA
He did his experiments in nearby Auburn MA while teaching at Clark Univ
During ww2 he was in the Southwest US working on rocketry projects for the US government
