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Dr. Robert Hutchings Goddard

Dr. Robert H. Goddard (October 5, 1882 - August 10, 1945) is best known for being the father of modern rocketry. Because of his pioneering theoretical and experimental research, Dr. Goddard created many techniques that are still used in rockets.

This site about Dr. Goddard contains over a dozen web pages. Use the Additional Resources menu to the right to access these pages. The pages include drawings of rockets, lists of published items written by and about him, photos of his diary, and other information about him. We also have a digital collection of some of Robert Goddard's most requested or most important materials.  We hope that you find these pages interesting and useful.

The Dr. Robert H. Goddard Collection is housed in the Archives and Special Collections area of Clark University's Robert H. Goddard Library.  The Robert Goddard Exhibition will be on the 2nd Floor of the library.  Please note: As of April 18, 2008 the Goddard Exhibition will be closed due to the Goddard Library renovation. Anticipated reopening is later in 2009. Check back for details.

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Robert H. Goddard Home Page Finding Aid for the Robert H. Goddard Collection Articles Written by Dr. Goddard FAQs about Dr. Goddard Other Sources for Information about Dr. Goddard Dr. Goddard's Diary: March 16, 1926 1926: First Liquid-Fueled Rocket Drawing of Rocket L-13 Drawing of A Series Rocket Goddard Time Capsule

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