JOURNAL ARTICLE

ROBERT H. GODDARD.

  • Published In: How It Works, 2026, n. 216. P. 64 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MAY, ANDREW 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on American physicist Robert Goddard’s pioneering contributions to rocket science, particularly his development and successful flight of the first liquid-fuelled rocket in 1926. Goddard demonstrated that rockets could operate in the vacuum of space by carrying both fuel and oxidizer, a concept initially met with skepticism in the United States but later validated during the Apollo 11 mission. His work laid the foundation for modern rocketry, influencing figures such as Wernher von Braun and institutions like Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Despite limited recognition during his lifetime, Goddard’s research established key principles of rocket propulsion and control that remain central to spaceflight today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2026/06, Issue 216, p64
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:193820731
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