Celebrating the 'First Launch Centennial' - the 100th anniversary of the world’s 1st modern rocket launch by Robert H. Goddard… And the dawn of the Space Age!
@JeffBezos We wanted to be sure that you and the Blue Origin community were aware of Goddard’s upcoming Centennial and the local and national initiatives to celebrate the world’s first modern rocket launch this March 16, “The First Launch Centennial.” https://t.co/UHVHWU0WqR
🚀 The countdown has begun.
In 6 months, we celebrate 100 years since the launch that changed history.
🌍 1926: The first liquid-fueled rocket lifted off in Auburn, MA.
March 16-22, 2026: Centennial Week in Worcester and Auburn honors Dr. Goddard’s legacy.
🗓️ Mark your calendar
#OTD in 1903, the Wright brothers successfully flew the 1st airplane - 12 sec. that took humanity to the skies for 1st time.
66 yrs later, a man walked on the Moon for the 1st time.
Between those 2 events, Robert Goddard launched 1st liquid-fueled rocket!
Humans are explorers.
Four firsts for rockets, Boom's first flight and dozens of other breakthroughs: The @aiaa technical and integration and outreach committees describe the year's biggest achievements in the Year-in-Review issue. https://t.co/IseRS2XRBe
This is what it's all about!
This is why The Goddard Project exists! We want to celebrate Robert Goddard's legacy, 100 years since 1st liquid-fueled rocket, but more importantly, today & tomorrow's Goddards!
Cool stuff, @CaverlyMcGill, @A_J_Higgins and @mcgillu
Canada represents!
Design Competition Day in my @McGill_Eng Intro to Mechanical Engineering class taught with @CaverlyMcGill! Today, our students compete their quadrotors, designed and built from scratch, complete with their own PID control. We will be scoring on ascent rate and precision hovering.
Welcome to this brand new account!
Here's Robert Goddard: Father of Modern Rocketry! 🚀
In 2026, we will celebrate the centennial of the 1st liquid-fueled rocket by Goddard.
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Hope y'all had a nice Thanksgiving!