Robert Goddard Collection

Dr Robert Goddard, American rocketry pioneer, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Dr Robert Goddard, American rocketry pioneer, c1930s. Portrait of Robert H. Goddard, scientist, physicist, rocket engineer and inventor who is credited with creating

Henry Sachs with Robert Goddards Rocket in New Mexico, USA, 1930. Creator: NASA
Henry Sachs with Robert Goddards Rocket in New Mexico, USA, 1930. Henry Sachs, machinist, is shown with Dr. Robert H. Goddards rocket used in the first flight at Roswell, New Mexico on December 30

Rocket, Solid Fuel, Smokeless Powder, R. H. Goddard, 1918. Creator: Robert Goddard
This is a 1-inch solid fuel rocket built and tested by U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard during 1917-1918 for the U.S. Army for potential use as a weapon during World War I

Flow Regulator, Liquid Oxygen, Rocket Engine, R. H. Goddard, 1926. Creator: Robert Goddard
This liquid oxygen flow regulator was tested by the American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) about July 1926

Rocket, Liquid Fuel, Hoopskirt, R. H. Goddard, 1928. Creator: Robert Goddard
American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard launched the Hoopskirt rocket on December 26, 1928, near Worcester, Massachusetts

Nozzle, Rocket. Solid Fuel, R. H. Goddard, 1918. Creator: Robert Goddard
This is a nozzle from a 1-inch solid fuel rocket which U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard made during 1917-1918 for the U.S. Army as a weapon during World War I

Rocket Pump, Liquid Fuel, R. H. Goddard, ca. 1938-1941. Creator: Robert Goddard
This is a centrifugal pump designed and made by U.S. rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard for forcing the propellants into the combustion chamber of a rocket motor. Most likely it dates from ca

Rocket, Liquid Fuel, 4 May 1926, Goddard, 1926. Creator: Robert Goddard
This device is the oldest surviving liquid-propellant rocket in the world. It was designed and built by U.S. rocket experimenter Robert H. Goddard in Worcester, Massachusetts

Safety Valve, Rocket Engine, Liquid Fuel, R. H. Goddard, 1930s. Creator: Robert Goddard
This valve was made by the American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard (1882-1945) to protect his liquid oxygen tanks from bursting due to too much pressure caused by evaporation of the very cold

First Flight of a Liquid Propellant Rocket
Dr. Robert H. Goddard and a liquid oxygen-gasoline rocket in the frame from which it was fired on March 16, 1926, at Auburn, Massachusetts. From 1930 to 1941, Dr

Dr. Goddard Transports Rocket
Dr. Robert H. Goddard tows his rocket to the launching tower behind a Model A Ford truck, 15 miles northwest of Roswell, New Mexico. 1930- 1932. Dr

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Dr. Robert Goddard, the American rocketry pioneer, was a visionary ahead of his time. In the 1930s, he embarked on a journey that would revolutionize space exploration. With his groundbreaking inventions and relentless pursuit of knowledge, Goddard paved the way for future generations. One captivating image captures Henry Sachs standing proudly next to Robert Goddard's rocket in New Mexico, USA in 1930. This snapshot showcases the magnitude of their achievement and the immense potential that lay within this innovative creation. Goddard's brilliance is further highlighted by an image from 1918 depicting a solid fuel rocket with smokeless powder – a testament to his early experimentation with propellants. His determination led him to develop crucial components like flow regulators and liquid oxygen systems for rocket engines in later years. In another photograph from 1928, we witness Goddard's ingenuity as he introduces liquid fuel technology alongside an intriguing "hoopskirt" design. These advancements propelled mankind towards greater heights and opened doors to unimaginable possibilities. The genius behind these remarkable achievements is none other than Dr. Robert H. Goddard himself – captured in various images throughout history working diligently on his creations. From designing nozzles for solid fuel rockets to developing intricate pump systems for liquid fuels, every innovation bore his mark of excellence. One cannot overlook the significance of safety valves incorporated into liquid fuel rocket engines during the 1930s - yet another contribution by this extraordinary scientist who prioritized both progress and caution. Perhaps one of Dr. Goddard's most iconic moments was marked by the first flight of a liquid propellant rocket – forever etching his name into history books as a true pioneer in space exploration. As we delve deeper into these photographs capturing Dr. Robert Goddard's staff and vehicles transporting rockets across vast distances using Ford trucks or Dodge touring cars, we gain insight into not only his scientific achievements but also the logistical challenges he faced. Dr.