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Robert Goddard, a Worcester-born physicist, is considered the father of modern rocket propulsion by NASA after being educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University in Worcester. He launched the first rocket in 1926 in Auburn and paved the way for modern space travel. 

Does Central Mass. receive an appropriate amount of credit for its contribution to space travel?
Yes. Having a NASA space center named after Robert Goddard is recognition enough. (13%, 12 VOTES)
Yes. While Goddard’s contributions are important, it isn’t on the same level as Neil Armstrong or John F. Kennedy. (3%, 3 VOTES)
No. We wouldn’t have achieved space travel without Goddard and his work deserves more notoriety. (51%, 48 VOTES)
No. Central Mass. businesses continue to make significant contributions to space travel, but toil in relative obscurity. (33%, 31 VOTES)
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Robert Goddard, a Worcester-born physicist, is considered the father of modern rocket propulsion by NASA after being educated at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Clark University in Worcester. He launched the first rocket in 1926 in Auburn and paved the way for modern space travel. 

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3 Comments

  • July 9, 2019

    Perhaps Worcester area can do more to blow its own horn regionally in New England. How about Goddard Regional Airport?? Science or innovation initiatives could bear his name as well? Just my two cents.

  • July 9, 2019

    You do know there is a library dedicated to his work within Clark University

  • July 9, 2019

    Does Central Massachusetts receive appropriate credit for our contributions to ANYTHING?!