Robert h goddard biography

Robert Hutchings Goddard (1882-1945) is considered the father of modern rocketry. One of Goddard's many firsts was the successful test of the world's first liquid-propelled rocket.

Goddard was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on October 5, 1882.

Robert h goddard biography

He was often ill as a child and had extended absences from school. He attended college at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he received his BS in 1908. From there, he went on to Clark University where he earned his doctorate, taught physics, and began his experimentation with rockets.

Goddard was, in many ways, ahead of his time.

His work was not understood by his colleagues, and he had great difficulty getting financial support for his experiments. By 1915, he was considering abandoning his work, since no one else seemed to think it promising.

Goddard's long relationship with the Smithsonian Institution began in September 1916 when he wrote a letter to the Institution describing his rocket experiments and requesting funds so he