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Explore Robert Goddard\u2019s visionary legacy and the lasting impact of his work on science, engineering and space exploration. We\u2019ll also hear from scientists and astronauts in person and from across the country \u2014 \u201cToday\u2019s Goddards\u201d \u2014 who have carried his torch pushing\u00a0the boundaries of human knowledge. And together, we\u2019ll honor and help inspire our \u201cTomorrow\u2019s Goddards,\u201d who, like Goddard himself, dare to dream big and envision an extraordinary future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goddard: Father of the Space Age<\/em> is a celebratory event and the culmination of a week-long series of events celebrating Goddard\u2019s successful launch of the first modern rocket 100 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RSVP for free tickets \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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