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“How many more years I shall be able to work on the problem I do not know; I hope, as long as I live. There can be no thought of finishing, for 'aiming at the stars' both literally and figuratively, is a problem to occupy generations, so that no matter how much progress one makes, there is always the thrill of just beginning.”

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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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