Dr. Robert Goddard: The Father of Modern Rocketry - History Presentation
History Presentation - Dr. Robert Goddard: The Father of Modern Rocketry
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- Dr. Robert Goddard: The Father of Modern Rocketry - History Presentation
- 2026-04-17T13:00:00-04:00
- 2026-04-17T14:00:00-04:00
- History Presentation - Dr. Robert Goddard: The Father of Modern Rocketry
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Apr 17, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM (US/Eastern / UTC-400)
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Presented by Bill Munch
Robert Goddard (1882–1945) was a pioneering rocket developer with 214 U.S. patents, whose methods are still used today. This talk will cover Goddard's life and achievements, his wife Esther's role in preserving his legacy, and her friendship with Bill's family.