Robert Goddard Published "A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes"
"A Method of Reaching Extreme Altitudes" appeared as a dry 79-page Smithsonian pamphlet in January 1920. A Smithsonian press release, played up Goddard’s proposal to explode flash powder on the Moon’s night side with a rocket. The reaction was completely unexpected.
Within two weeks the news spread around the world. The press sensationalized Goddard’s proposal. But space travel in science fiction and the media quickly changed. Thanks to Goddard, the rocket was clearly seen as the way to get into space.
Event Date:
Thursday, January 1, 1920
Image Reference:
Robert Hutchings Goddard
Full Size Image Reference:
Robert Hutchings Goddard
Carousel Image Reference:
Robert Goddard in his Workshop
Sub Category:
Rocketry
People Connections:
Robert Hutchings Goddard
Technology & Innovation Connections:
Rockets and the Dream of Spaceflight
Rocket Connections:
Goddard’s “Hoopskirt” Rocket
Event Year:
1 920
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