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Robert H. Goddard
Robert H. Goddard

Robert H. Goddard, an American professor, was born on October 5, 1882, and died on August 10, 1945. He is known as the 'Father of Rocketry' and a pioneer in rocket science. Goddard made significant contributions to the fields of physics and chemistry, laying the foundation for the development of modern space technology. more

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“Men are weak now, and yet they transform the Earth's surface. In millions of years their might will increase to the extent that they will change the surface of the Earth, its oceans, the atmosphere, and themselves. They will control the climate and the Solar System just as they control the Earth. They will travel beyond the limits of our planetary system; they will reach other Suns, and use their fresh energy instead of the energy of their dying luminary.”

“For me, a rocket is only a means--only a method of reaching the depths of space--and not an end in itself... There's no doubt that it's very important to have rocket ships since they will help mankind to settle elsewhere in the universe. But what I'm working for is this resettling... The whole idea is to move away from the Earth to settlements in space.”