Robert H. Goddard Quotes


Every vision is a joke until the first man accomplishes it; once realized, it becomes commonplace.


Citations

Goddard, Robert H. The Papers of Robert H. Goddard. Edited by Esther C. Goddard and G. Edward Pendray, vol. 1, McGraw-Hill, 1970.

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Robert H. Goddard
Robert H. Goddard
  • Born: October 5, 1882
  • Died: August 10, 1945
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Professor, Aerospace Engineer, Physicist, Inventor

Robert Hutchings Goddard was an American engineer, professor, physicist, and inventor who is credited with creating and building the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. Goddard successfully launched his rocket on March 16, 1926, which ushered in an era of space flight and innovation. He and his team launched 34 rockets between 1926 and 1941, achieving altitudes as high as 2.6 km (1.6 mi) and speeds as fast as 885 km/h (550 mph).